President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, today witnessed the exchange of key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Maldives and Malaysia, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of mutual interest.

The President's Office said that the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Maldives and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding on defence.

The agreement provides a framework for strengthening bilateral cooperation and engagement between the two countries in defence-related matters.

Also, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs of Maldives and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in Islamic affairs.

The agreement will further facilitate cooperation and engagement between the two countries in matters related to Islamic affairs.

The exchange ceremony was held at the President’s Office as part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ongoing State Visit to the Maldives.

The visit reflects the longstanding and close relations between the Maldives and Malaysia and provides an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across areas of mutual interest.