Maldives and the United States held discussions on Thursday to strengthen relations and enhance cooperation, the Foreign Ministry has said.
The meeting was held between Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and the US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma.
During the meeting held at the ministry, both Zameer and Verma reflected on the growing partnership between the Maldives and the United States.
Discussions also focused on commitment to democratic principles and the rule of law, economic prosperity, defense, and broader security cooperation.
They further discussed increasing people-to-people ties with simplified visa procedures and avenues for collaboration on tourism, climate change and other areas, the Foreign Ministry stated.
