President of Estonia, His Excellency Dr Alar Karis, welcomed His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the delegation, who are currently on an official visit to Estonia at the invitation of the Estonian President. The ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace at Kadriorg this afternoon.

The Estonian military played the national anthems of both countries during the event. Afterwards, President Dr Muizzu and President Dr Karis inspected the Guard of Honour.

During the ceremony, President Dr Muizzu was greeted by and introduced to dignitaries from Estonia, followed by the introduction of Maldivian dignitaries to President Dr Karis. The Presidents then took a commemorative photo following which President Dr Muizzu signed the Visitor's Book at the Palace.

President Dr Muizzu's visit to Estonia will focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring partnership opportunities in digital technology, cybersecurity, e-governance, climate issues, and education between the Maldives and Estonia.

Source: https://foreign.gov.mv/index.php/en/media-center/news/president-of-estonia-officially-welcomes-president-dr-muizzu-2

The First meeting of the High-Level Core Group (HLCG) between the Maldives and India to implement ‘A Vision for Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership’ took place today, in Male'. 

During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, both sides reviewed the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, on areas outlined in the vision document set forth by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting in October last year.

Today’s discussions focused on a wide range of issues, including development cooperation, trade and commerce, digital financing, health cooperation, people to people linkages, defence and maritime security cooperation.

The second meeting of the High-Level Core Group will be held in India in April 2025. 

Source: https://foreign.gov.mv/index.php/en/media-center/news/first-meeting-of-the-high-level-core-group-between-the-maldives-and-india-held-today

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