Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, has held a meeting with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power.

The meeting was held on Thursday.

During the meeting, Minister Shahid expressed gratitude to Administrator Power for the dynamic and robust USAID Maldives portfolio. He also emphasized on his anticipation of USAID expanding its program portfolio in the Maldives.

Additionally, the meeting saw Minister Shahid and Administrator Power discuss the progress of their collaboration on USAID programs aimed at strengthening democratic governance, advancing public financial management, and protecting Maldives' delicate marine ecosystem, all of which hold significant importance for the Maldives.

Minister Shahid was accompanied by the Ambassador of the Maldives to the United States of America, Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed and Chief of Protocol, Ahmed Shiaan.