Anwar arrives in Maldives for two-day official visit to strengthen bilateral ties
MALE, Sept 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in the Maldives tonight to begin a two-...
Male, September 15 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim touched down in the Maldives on the evening of September 15, commencing a two-day official visit aimed at bolstering the long-standing bilateral relationship between Malaysia and the Maldives, which traces its roots back to 1968. Anwar, who serves as Finance Minister, touched down at Velana International Airport, greeted by Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who extended a warm welcome.
Accompanying Anwar on the special aircraft were Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, along with a delegation from Malaysia, including the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Badli Hisham Adam, and Maldivian Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed.
The arrival was met with a guard of honour and a cultural performance by school students. The following day, Anwar’s itinerary includes an official welcome ceremony at Republic Square, a bilateral meeting with President Muizzu, discussions on defense and Islamic affairs, and a courtesy visit from several Maldivian ministers. This visit marks Anwar’s final stop after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and a trip to Kerala.
As one of Malaysia’s key economic partners in South Asia, the Maldives stands as Malaysia’s sixth-largest trading partner in the region in 2025, with bilateral trade valued at RM792 million, of which Malaysia exported goods worth RM786.2 million.
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