Maldives signs Exchange of Notes with Japan on scholarship opportunities
The exchange of notes on the project for Human Resource Development Scholarship, was signed with a view to boost the friendly and cooperative relations between both countries further
The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday evening
The governments of Maldives and Japan have signed an exchange of notes, under which Japan is to provide scholarships for 24 Maldivian students.
During a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday evening, the Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla signed the exchange of notes on behalf of the government of Maldives while Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives Keiko Yanai signed them on behalf of the Japanese government.
The exchange of notes on the project for Human Resource Development Scholarship, was signed with a view to boost the friendly and cooperative relations between both countries further.
Under the terms of the exchange of notes, Japan will provide scholarships for six students from the island nation each year, for a period of four years.
During the ceremony, FM Shahid expressed sincere appreciation to the government and people of Japan, having highlighted that the opportunity will provide immense contribution towards the country’s human resource development.
As part of its assistance to support the Maldives government’s response efforts against the global Covid-19 pandemic, Japan also provided a grant of USD 356,400 for UNICEF Maldives and USD 185,000 for Maldivian Red Crescent.
Further, it also provided a USD 1.4 million grant to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Maldives in support of small and medium enterprises in agri-businesses affected by COVID-19.
Japan has always been a consistent partner of Maldives and has generously contributed to the social, educational and environmental sectors of the island nation.
