The second round of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia has concluded.

The second round of political consultations between Maldives and Georgia were held in Tbilisi, on Friday.

The Political Consultation provides a platform between the two countries to discuss bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual importance.

During the dialogue, both the governments explored ways to further expand bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in several areas including trade, tourism, health, education, environment and climate change.

The discussions also focused on enhancing economic cooperation including increasing connectivity and boosting trade between both the countries.

The two governments also discussed international issues of mutual importance and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in the multilateral arena.  

The first round of political consultations between the two countries were held on 11 December 2019 in Male’.

The second round of political consultation was co-chaired by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Ahmed Khaleel and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Alexander Khvtisiashvili.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Khaleel departed to Georgia to part in the second round of political consultations between Maldives and Georgia on Thursday.

During the visit, State Minister Khaleel is also scheduled to meet with the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Genadi Arveladze and the Chairperson of Foreign Relations Committee at the Parliament of Georgia, Nikoloz Samkharadze.

State Minister Khaleel would also be meeting Maldivian students currently studying in Georgia.

State Minister Khaleel is accompanied by Joint Secretary Shiuneen Rasheed and Desk Officer Saifulla Waleed during this visit.