The delegation of European Union Ambassadors has discussed ways to facilitate investment and economic cooperation between European Union States and the Maldives, with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

These discussions were held with President Solih’s expression of eagerness to engage with the EU on a range of mutually beneficial policy issues while shedding light on the prospect of enhancing trade between the EU and Maldives.

EU Ambassadors and President Solih held these discussions as part of a courtesy call paid on the President following the conclusion of the Fourth Policy Dialogue between the Maldives and the European Union held earlier on Monday at Kurumba Maldives.

Discussions mainly revolved around the Maldives’ political situation especially in regard to the fast-approaching Parliamentary Elections.

President Solih reiterated his government’s commitment to ensure a free, fair and a competitive election, in accordance with the administration’s obligation to reinvigorate the process of strengthening, and consolidating the Maldives democracy.

The delegation had also praised the government’s “First-100-day agenda” and wished the President well in fulfilling his responsibilities to the citizens.

The purpose of the Policy Dialogue held earlier today was to facilitate engagement between the EU and Maldives in areas such as democracy, governance, strengthening of the justice sector, promotion and protection of human rights, climate change, the environment, development and security cooperation, Schengen Visa facilitation, as well as the EU-Asia Connectivity Strategy.