The Republic of Maldives and the Republic of Seychelles exchanged four key agreements on Monday, including to start air services between the two countries. This marks a significant step forward in bilateral relations between the two countries.
The agreements were signed after meetings held at the President's Office today during the official visit of Seychelles President H.E. Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan to the Maldives.
Out of the agreements signed today, the agreement between the Maldives and the Seychelles, concerning Air Services was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Abdulla Shahid (O.D.R.I), and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde. The agreement would facilitate international air travel, promote economic growth, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of air services between the Maldives and Seychelles.
An agreement on short-stay visa waiver was also signed between the two countries today. The agreement aims to ease existing travel restrictions for nationals of both countries, who would be permitted to travel visa-free for 30 days. This would also strengthen the socio-economic relationship between both countries.
In addition, a protocol between the Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles on the Cooperation to Combat Transnational Organised Crime and other Maritime Security and Safety Threats was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Abdulla Shahid (O.D.R.I), and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde. The objective of this Protocol is to consolidate and further strengthen the cooperation between the two parties in search and rescue, combating piracy and other maritime security threats. The protocol would further strengthen efforts to ensure maritime safety and security.
During the special ceremony today, an MoU was signed for Youth Development Cooperation between the Maldives and the Seychelles. The MoU was signed by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Ahmed Mahloof, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde.
This MoU aims to share the knowledge, experience, and resources between the Maldives and Seychelles and develop long-term cooperation in various areas, including capacity building and youth exchange programmes.
The agreements were signed after meetings held at the President's Office today during the official visit of Seychelles President H.E. Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan to the Maldives.
Out of the agreements signed today, the agreement between the Maldives and the Seychelles, concerning Air Services was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Abdulla Shahid (O.D.R.I), and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde. The agreement would facilitate international air travel, promote economic growth, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of air services between the Maldives and Seychelles.
An agreement on short-stay visa waiver was also signed between the two countries today. The agreement aims to ease existing travel restrictions for nationals of both countries, who would be permitted to travel visa-free for 30 days. This would also strengthen the socio-economic relationship between both countries.
In addition, a protocol between the Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of the Republic of Seychelles on the Cooperation to Combat Transnational Organised Crime and other Maritime Security and Safety Threats was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Abdulla Shahid (O.D.R.I), and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde. The objective of this Protocol is to consolidate and further strengthen the cooperation between the two parties in search and rescue, combating piracy and other maritime security threats. The protocol would further strengthen efforts to ensure maritime safety and security.
During the special ceremony today, an MoU was signed for Youth Development Cooperation between the Maldives and the Seychelles. The MoU was signed by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Ahmed Mahloof, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Seychelles, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde.
This MoU aims to share the knowledge, experience, and resources between the Maldives and Seychelles and develop long-term cooperation in various areas, including capacity building and youth exchange programmes.
