The Ambassador of the United States (US) to the Maldives Alaina Teplitz has commended the vision set forth by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih for his administration. She made the remarks during farewell call at the President’s Office on October 19.
At the meeting, Ambassador Teplitz and President Solih discussed avenues of further cooperation between the two nations. The president thanked the ambassador for the US government’s assistance in key common areas of interest such as human rights, good governance, democracy consolidation, socioeconomic development and counterterrorism.
Speaking at the meeting, Ambassador Teplitz commended the vision set forth by President Solih for his administration. Ambassador Teplitz highlighted the Maldives’ leadership internationally in its call for climate action, especially in the area of climate finance. She further emphasised the prospects of mutual collaboration in matters of the environment, disaster management and counterterrorism.
The president expressed his delight that the administration of US President Joe Biden has decided to rejoin the Paris Agreement and stated the Maldives looks forward to seeing more climate advocacy and action from the US at the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland.
The president thanked the ambassador for the close cordial relationship that had been reinvigorated between the two nations during her tenure and wished the outgoing ambassador well in any future roles she chooses to pursue. The ambassador also thanked the president for the close collaboration, stating that she hopes that the multidimensional relationship will continue and assured continuous support from the US government.