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Malaysia agrees in principle to support Maldives’ US$100m soft loan request, says Anwar

MALE, Sept 15 — Malaysia has agreed in principle to support the Maldives’ application for a...

Malaysia agrees in principle to support Maldives’ US$100m soft loan request, says Anwar

Malaysia and the Maldives are set to enhance their cooperation in maritime security, training, halal, wakaf, and haj following the exchange of two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on defence and Islamic affairs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the importance of maritime cooperation for the Maldives, a maritime nation, and emphasized the potential for strengthening bilateral relations.

The agreements open new avenues for practical cooperation and further strengthen the institutional foundations of the Malaysia-Maldives relationship.

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