{"id":15556,"date":"2025-04-24T12:38:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T12:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15556"},"modified":"2025-04-24T12:42:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T12:42:39","slug":"president-muizzu-to-embark-on-official-visit-to-malaysia-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties-and-explore-new-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15556","title":{"rendered":"President Muizzu to Embark on Official Visit to Malaysia to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Explore New Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"626\">President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will embark on an official visit to <strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"406\">Malaysia from April 27 to 30, 2025<\/strong>, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister His Excellency Anwar Ibrahim. This marks President Muizzu\u2019s <strong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"550\">first official visit to Malaysia<\/strong>, underscoring the growing importance of the Maldives\u2013Malaysia relationship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"1079\">Accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, the visit aims to <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"799\">deepen longstanding diplomatic and economic ties<\/strong> between the two countries. During his stay, President Muizzu will hold <strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"923\">official talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim<\/strong>, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation, discussing regional and global developments, and identifying new opportunities for strategic partnership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1275\">A key highlight of the visit will be the <strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1200\">signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Exchange of Notes<\/strong>, signalling joint commitments in areas of mutual interest and development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1513\">President Muizzu will also participate in a <strong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1339\">Business Forum<\/strong> organised by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, where he is expected to engage with top Malaysian investors to discuss investment opportunities in the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1761\">As part of his itinerary, the President will visit the <strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1625\">International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM)<\/strong>, where he will deliver a special lecture, reinforcing the Maldives&#8217; commitment to educational collaboration and shared cultural values.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"2090\">Demonstrating his commitment to the Maldivian diaspora, President Muizzu will also <strong data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1891\">meet with Maldivians residing in Malaysia<\/strong>. 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