Maldives and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to provide legal assistance to each other in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka is currently on a two-day state visit to the Maldives on the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu.
Official talks were held between the two countries on Monday evening, after which two agreements were signed.
- Agreement to provide legal assistance in criminal investigation and prosecution
- Agreement on foreign relations and training programs signed between the Foreign Service Institute of Maldives and the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute in Sri Lanka
This is Disanayaka’s first state visit to the Maldives since assuming office in September 2024.
The Maldives established diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka on 26 July 1965 and this year commemorates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
