Maldives plans to establish an Embassy in Turkey
Turkey has become a popular destination for Maldivians to travel for vacation as well as one of the key destinations for Maldivian students who are pursuing higher education abroad.
In a significant move, the Maldivian Cabinet has decided to establish a diplomatic foothold in Turkey by opening an embassy in the capital city, Ankara. The decision, a key outcome of President Muizzu's inaugural official visit to Turkey, reflects the government's commitment to elevating the longstanding political relations between the Maldives and Turkey to new heights.
"In his decision to open an embassy in Turkey, he has emphasized crucial factors. One of them is to further strengthen the longstanding political relations between Maldives and Turkey and take them to a new level,"
This decision by the Government was influenced by a few key factors such as the substantial import of essential daily goods and other items from Turkey to the Maldives as well as the aim to catalyze Turkish investments in the Maldives and foster the export of Maldivian goods to Turkey.
Additionally, over the past few years, Turkey has become a popular destination for Maldivians to travel for vacation as well as one of the key destinations for Maldivian students who are pursuing higher education abroad. With the increasing number of travellers and students from the Maldives to Turkey over the years, strengthening the bond by establishing an embassy in the country would further ease the travel for Maldivians while establishing better relations between both countries as well.
Maldives and Turkey established diplomatic relations on May 28, 1979, and this recent move signifies a proactive step by the Maldivian government to deepen and diversify its international engagements. The opening of the embassy in Turkey would mark a significant chapter in the evolving diplomatic landscape of the Maldives, promising enhanced collaboration and mutual benefits for both nations.
