Visa exemption deal signed with Morocco

The Maldives signed an agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco on Thursday to exempt respective nationals from visa requirements after January 31, 2020.

Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid signed the agreement with his counterpart during an official visit to Morocco after presenting a letter from the president to the King Mohamed IV of Morocco.

“Both ministers reiterated commitment to further strengthen the bilateral partnership between the two countries in areas such as economic cooperation, people to people contact, culture and heritage, counter-terrorism and radicalisation, education and climates change,” according to the foreign ministry.

A cooperation agreement was also signed between the Maldives ministry of Islamic affairs and Morroco’s ministry of religious endowments. Memoranda of Understanding were signed between the foreign ministries and the Foreign Service Institute of Maldives and the Foreign Service Academy of Morocco.

Since the new administration took office in November, visa agreements have also been signed with the UAE, India, Thailand, Russia and most recently with Sri Lanka.

Kicked off my meetings in Morocco by meeting with H.E. Ahmed Toufiq, Minister of Endowment and Islamic Affairs of #Morocco. Discussed on the prospect of training Maldivian Imams at Moroccan Institutes. pic.twitter.com/cSzpmYz3ks

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) November 14, 2019

A distinct pleasure to meet my friend the Foreign Minister of #Morocco H.E. #NasserBourita. We committed to strengthening partnership in various fields, including human resource development in tourism and agriculture, training of Imams, countering radicalism & sports cooperation! pic.twitter.com/CUv57KrHnb

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) November 15, 2019

Greatly Honoured to call on the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of #Morocco, H E Dr. Saad Eddine El-Othmani. From knowledge sharing, to fostering economic ties and promoting people-to-people contact, our countries have committed to step-up bilateral co-operation.@MarocDiplomatie pic.twitter.com/q94w52mcd8

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) November 16, 2019

Honoured to meet H.E. Habib El Malki, President of the House of Representatives of #Morocco. Strengthening parliamentary cooperation will further the relationship between our two countries. @MarocDiplomatie pic.twitter.com/hTAPje56C2

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) November 16, 2019

Privileged to visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Third largest mosque in the world. Artistry, craftsmanship and attention to detail is praiseworthy and matching to such a Majestic Mosque. @MarocDiplomatie pic.twitter.com/Y56yeBM6AY

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) November 16, 2019