Discussions have been held on exchange of expertise in the fields of fisheries, agriculture and tourism progress between Maldives and Tunisia.

Talks were held between President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the Ambassador of Tunisia to Maldives, Hayet Talbi Bilel who presented her Letter of Credence the Maldivian president on Monday.

The meeting that followed after the ceremony to present credential, saw the pair engage in discussions regarding enhancing bilateral ties, Covid-19, development cooperation, bolstering international cooperation, potential avenues of cooperation in fisheries, agriculture and tourism progress as well as cooperation on human rights, counter-terrorism, peace and security.

Describing Tunisia as a seaside nation bound by Islamic solidarity, mirroring in the Maldives, President Solih revealed that both countries have many shared interests.

As such, he expressed commitment to work with the government of Tunisia on these common goals, going on to express hope that the long-standing ties between both countries, will be extended in the coming years.

Going on to discuss regarding increased cooperation in trade and investment opportunities, the Maldivian president expressed keenness to explore potential avenues for collaboration.

Further, the pair spoke extensively on enhance cooperation at the United Nations (UN), Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) as well as in the areas of human rights, counter-terrorism, peace and security.

With this being said, the Tunisian Ambassador congratulated Maldives on its increased role and participation in the international fora especially at the UN.

Ambassador Bilel assured the Maldivian president that Tunisia will continue to extend support in this area.

Diplomatic relations were established between Maldives and Tunisia on 10 September 1983/