Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 3 to 5, during which several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing yesterday (28), the Minister noted that agreements covering defence, education, health, tourism, archives, and youth and sports development are set to be finalised.
Among the proposed agreements is an MoU involving Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry, the National Service of the Republic of Maldives, and General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, focusing on training programmes, staff exchanges, and joint research.
An additional agreement between the education authorities of both countries aims to enhance cooperation in teacher training, school leadership, and professional development.
In the health sector, an MoU between the Maldives Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare and the University of Colombo is expected to promote academic collaboration.
Both countries are also set to sign agreements on tourism cooperation and collaboration between their national archives institutions to strengthen archival management.
Furthermore, an MoU between the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will focus on youth development and sports cooperation.
The visit, taking place at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors.
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