Today, Administrator Samantha Power met with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid to discuss the burgeoning U.S.-Maldives development relationship. They discussed shared priorities, including climate change, democracy and human rights, and opportunities for young people. Administrator Power underscored the value the United States places on its relationship with Maldives, commended Maldives' principled foreign policy, and congratulated Foreign Minister Shahid on the upcoming, official re-establishment of the Maldives Embassy in Washington, D.C.
The two leaders also discussed the importance of continued partnership on climate and environmental priorities, including improving access to climate financing. Administrator Power reiterated USAID's goal to strengthen private sector engagement in Maldives, especially in the tourism industry and in climate change adaptation.
