Maldivian President Muizzu to Undertake State Visit to Sri Lanka Next Week

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka for a state visit from May 3 to May 5. The visit, extended at the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. During his stay, President Muizzu is expected to engage in discussions covering various sectors, including fisheries, trade, tourism, education, and health. A key outcome of the visit will be the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), which have already received approval from the Sri Lankan Cabinet. Among the proposed agreements is a significant MoU focused on defence cooperation, involving training programs, staff exchanges, and joint research between the Maldivian Ministry of Defence and Sri Lanka's General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. President Muizzu will be accompanied by a delegation including four Maldivian government ministers.