Maldivian Foreign Minister, Abdulla Shahid has met with the Foreign Minister of Japan, Motegi Toshimitsu in Tokyo.

During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Minister Shahid conveyed greetings on the historic occasion of the enthronement of His Imperial Majesty Naruhito. Minister Shahid also congratulated on Mr. Motegi’s recent appointment as the Foreign Minister of Japan.

Minister Shahid also expressed sympathies to the Government and the people of Japan, on the devastation and loss of lives caused due to the Typhoon Hagibis and reaffirmed strong support of the Government and the people of the Maldives at this difficult time.

The Foreign Ministers held discussions on further expanding the cooperation between the two countries in areas relating to the economic and social development of Maldives. Foreign Minister Shahid expressed appreciation to the people and Government of Japan for the continued support to the Maldives throughout its development journey. In addition to economic cooperation, the two Ministers discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest including maritime cooperation.

Minister Shahid is accompanying President, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on the on-going official visit to Japan from 20-27 October 2019 to attend the Enthronement Ceremony of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan.