Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel concluded his visit to Brussels, Belgium.

Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel participated at the 4th European Union Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, held in Brussels from 20 – 21 November 2025. In addition to attending the Forum, Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel held official engagements with senior officials from several friendly countries, strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting cooperation on key regional and global issues.

During his visit, Minister Dr. Khaleel also represented the Maldives at high-level events on the sidelines of the Forum. He visited the Embassy of the Maldives in Belgium and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining close connections with its citizens abroad and provide quality services.

Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel was accompanied during the visit by Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Belgium & Head of Mission to the European Union, Geela Ali, Secretary, Multilateral, Ahmed Shiaan and Political Director Fathimath Nasha Ismail.

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel addressed a roundtable session on “Common endeavors for a clean and sustainable future”, today, at the sidelines of the fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.

During his remarks, Minister Dr. Khaleel emphasized the Maldives’ acute vulnerability to the adverse impacts of climate change and highlighted the country’s ambitious climate commitments under its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). These include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 1.52 million tonnes by 2035, generating 33% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, and integrating climate resilience into national sustainable development planning.

Minister Dr. Khaleel also underscored that international support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is not only a matter of equity but a strategic investment in global resilience. Minister praised the European Union’s climate initiatives, including the European Green Deal “Fit for 55” package, as key enablers for fostering international collaboration in addressing the climate crisis.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel departed to Brussels, Belgium to attend the fourth European Union Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, on an invitation by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. 

The Forum will take place in Brussels, Belgium from 20 – 21 November 2025, and will mark an important milestone for the cooperation between the European Union and the Indo-Pacific regions.

Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel is scheduled to have meetings with counterparts from friendly countries, at the sidelines of the Forum and will also participate at a roundtable session titled “Common endeavors for a clean and sustainable future”. 

The Maldives' participation at the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum demonstrates the strong commitment to fostering regional and global cooperation through dialogue and multilateral engagement. 

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