The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Asim has sent a message to His Excellency Yusuf Garaad Omar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion of the Federal Republic of Somalia, condemning the attack and conveying sympathy to the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
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In an interview with Businessworld, His Excellency Ahmed Mohammed, Ambassador of Maldives to India talks about the strong foundation and historical ties with India, the rising GDP of Maldives under the leadership of Mr. Abdulla Yameen, President of the Maldives, bilateral relationship with India and playing the role of a peacekeeper in the region.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamed Asim, hosts a reception for the Ministers and delegates to the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Ministers Meeting on the Initiative for Renewable Island Energy (IRIE).
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The Minister of Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce of Palau, His Excellency Mr. Charles Obichang, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Asim, today.
At the meeting held at Kurumba Maldives, Minister Obichang commended the Maldives on its remarkable success at building a world-class tourism industry, while protecting and preserving its fragile environment. In this regard, Minister Obichang observed that the Maldives is a great example of a successful model that works, and expressed interest to learn from the Maldives’ experience, in Palau’s efforts to develop its tourism sector.
Foreign Minister Asim extended a warm welcome to Minister Obichang to the Maldives and discussed possibilities of strengthening cooperation between the two island nations, with a special focus on tourism development and environmental protection. In this regard, Minister Asim extended an invitation to a delegation from the Government of Palau to visit the Maldives to discuss possible cooperation on tourism.
Foreign Minister Asim was accompanied by Foreign Secretary, His Excellency Ahmed Sareer and Joint Secretary, Ms. Fathimath Najwa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamed Asim, hosts a reception for the Ministers and delegates to the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Ministers Meeting on the Initiative for Renewable Island Energy (IRIE).
At the event, Minister Asim, spoke at length about the significance and importance of island nations and their friends working together for the realisation of shared solutions for the global challenges of our time.
Reflecting on the journey that island nations have taken, since the first meeting of small states held in the Maldives in 1989, he stated that it was the “island way” to not give up, and to “make the best of what we have, while demanding what we deserve”. He also highlighted that island nations have led the way, proposing new ideas, for our common shared destiny.
Minister Asim further highlighted the importance of ensuring that the unique, distinct voice of islands, shaped by their unique experiences are represented, and heard in all decision-making forums, including the highest decision-making body of the United Nations – the Security Council.
The Initiative for Renewable Island Energy was initiated by the Maldives, in its capacity as Chair of AOSIS, in partnership with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The primary objective of IRIE is to enhance AOSIS political coordination and outreach to development partners with a view to mobilising the resources – finance, technology, and capacity building – required for a rapid transition to renewable energy systems in SIDS. The meeting is attended by 13 energy and environment ministers of AOSIS.