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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Maldivian Foreign Minister Zameer


Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Maldivian Foreign Minister Zameer
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Maldivian Foreign Minister Zameer

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer today in Washington, DC.  Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to partnering with Maldives to promote a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.  The Secretary highlighted the U.S. donation of eight patrol boats to Maldives and, working with Congress, the planned provision of $2 million in hydrographic support to help Maldives mitigate the impact of rising sea levels.  The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed additional opportunities to enhance cooperation on addressing the climate crisis, economic growth, maritime security, and other bilateral priorities.

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