Discussions have been held to enhance collaboration between the Maldives and Canada on areas of mutual importance to the two countries. The discussions were held during a meeting held between the High Commissioner of Canada to the Maldives David McKinnon and the Foreign Secretary of the Maldives Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed.
During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Secretary Ghafoor and High Commissioner McKinnon exchanged views on the current global situation of COVID-19 and the economic and financial impacts. The foreign secretary and high commissioner further reassured strengthening the close ties between both countries by increasing cooperation in areas of mutual interest especially environment and climate change. Discussions were also held to further enhance the collaboration at the multilateral fora to address global issues of mutual importance.
High Commissioner McKinnon was accompanied by Second Secretary at the Canadian High Commission, Valerie Ouellette.