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Pres Dr. Muizzu meets with Saudi Fund's CEO

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has met with the CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit in Riyadh on Monday.

According to the President's Office, discussions centered on expanding the scope of collaboration and fostering new avenues for partnerships between the Maldives and the Fund.

Furthermore, the progress of ongoing key projects in the Maldives supported by the Saudi Fund for Development, including the expansion of Velana International Airport, and other infrastructure and fisheries sector projects were reviewed. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the timely completion of these projects, underscoring their mutual dedication to driving impactful development outcomes.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to bolster cooperation further, reinforcing the strong ties between the Maldives and the Saudi Fund for Development as they work towards shared economic and developmental goals.