On Friday, the Maldives and Azerbaijan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of both countries. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which took place in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The MoU was signed on behalf of the Government of Maldives by His Excellency, Ahmed Khaleel – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Elnur Mammadov represented the Government of Azerbaijan during the signing ceremony.
Under this MoU signing, regular consultations between the two countries at all levels and on issues of mutual interest will be facilitated. Both sides will also aim to strengthen cooperation by training diplomats. All, in all the MoU is expected to enhance and expand bilateral relations and cooperation between the Maldives and Azerbaijan in the future.