President Muizzu Meets USAID Administrator Samantha Power

n a significant meeting on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with USAID Administrator Samantha Power. The discussion centered on potential collaboration on various initiatives to support the Maldives.

Power expressed USAID's readiness to assist in enabling PayPal services and facilitating the Maldives' membership in the Open Government Partnership, aligning with President Muizzu's development goals. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to ongoing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

This meeting marks a positive step in strengthening ties between the Maldives and the United States, as President Muizzu engages with global leaders during his first official visit to the U.S.