At a time when the new government of Maldives seeks immense strides in the development of the country it is imperative that we do not depend solely on the goodwill of the Indians. While India would always be a strategic and important ally and helper, it would be folly to ignore the importance of further strengthening the roles played by the United States and Europe in our development. It is perhaps for this reason that the Foreign Minister Shaheed visited Washington recently
During the visit to Washington, Foreign Minister Dr. Ahmed Shaheed emphasized the importance of increasing educational opportunities for Maldivian students in the United States, reported Miadhu Daily. Minister Shaheed made the emphasis during a courtesy call on US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Richard. A. Boucher. The call took place at the US Department of State on the 23rd of this month.
At the call, the Minister expressed sincere gratitude to US for its commitment to the democratization process of the Maldives. Furthermore, he took this opportunity to outline the Government’s development plans and priorities. Returning his remarks, Ambassador Boucher congratulated the Maldives on its historic achievement, and expressed continued support to the Maldives.
Discussions also took place on strengthening development cooperation between the two countries. Dr. Shaheed expressed hope that the US will remain a close development partner of the Maldives in the future as well. In response, the Ambassador reaffirmed the goodwill and support of the US to the Maldives.
While the certificates and qualifications from US institutions are desirable, most students in Maldives are unable to pursue studies in US due to comparatively high costs and difficulties in obtaining visas. Increased opportunity to study in US will be welcome improvement for the country. US Ambassador Robert Blake in his last visit to Maldives has indicated US support to develop human resources in the Maldives and has commented that the program will commence soon.
At a time when the new government of Maldives seeks immense strides in the development of the country it is imperative that we do not depend solely on the goodwill of the Indians. While India would always be a strategic and important ally and helper, it would be folly to ignore the importance of further strengthening the roles played by the United States and Europe in our development.
Maldivian Foreign Minister met with Asst. Secretary of State Richard boucher?, where was Hillary Clinton? in toilet? c'mon Kudey...you can do better than that. Oh perhaps Hillary knew she would have to look at the ground all the time ...LoL
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't matter whether Hilary Clinton met Shaheed or not. Wait and see! The day that Dr. Shaheed (as the FM of this government) meets the US Secretary of State isn't far away. Nor is the day that Nasheed visists Obama in the White House.
ReplyDeletethis is interesting...from day one of this aneh raaje government has only been meeting with non-muslim governments...so far havent heard of any relations with muslim countries or even discussing aid or scholarships to maldives from islamic countries...a significant departure from previous government...good or bad?
ReplyDeleteLOL...Perhaps, Obama visits Nasheed at Muli-aage, Next month?
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ReplyDeletey is adk hospital so expensive and igmh all machines r always out of order...y is male the capital city so crowded and the rent is so expensive for islanders...y cant government operate airport and resorts and then the profit distributed equally to all citizens...y shud we have to depend so much on others...y r we giving opportunities to few groups of people to make so much money and ignore the rest in poverty..y do we have to always argue and challenge each other..isn't life more worthwhile and beautiful...y cant we just help the needy and support each other...give more consideration to the less fortunate and balance the wealth health and good will of this country...i am sure there will be plenty left also after that and we can help other poor countries as well even financially..i dont want to say any more...good day to all my fellow human beings and if any alien is there to u also..byeee
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