The European Union (EU) has provided 6.5 million Euros to Maldives to boost its blue economy.
The funds were donated during a meeting between Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Deputy Managing Director of the Asia and Pacific Department of the European External Action Service Paola Pampaloni on Sunday.
During the meeting, Zameer and Pamapaloni reflected on the significant developments that have been brought forward through the cooperation between the Maldives and the EU.
The Maldives has seen significant progress in climate change resilience, judicial reform and counterterrorism as a direct result of collaboration with the EU.
Zameer expressed his gratitude to the EU for the comprehensive support initiatives offered for the country’s economy and contributions for climate resilient socioeconomic development in the Maldives.
He further highlighted the interest of the Maldives in being included in the list of countries exempt from Schengen visa requirements.
Pampaloni is visiting the Maldives to co-chair the Fifth Maldives – European Union Senior Officials Meeting.
