Ambassador of Italy accredited to the Maldives, His Excellency Fabrizio Pio Arpea has paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The meeting was held this morning at the President’s Office.
At the meeting, President Yameen and Ambassador Arpea discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and expressed hopes of further strengthening these relations. In this regard, discussions were held on extending cooperation between the two countries in education, health and tourism sectors.
Underscoring his Government’s agenda for economic development and expansion of opportunities for trade and investment, President Yameen briefed Ambassador Arpea on the Government strategies to create a more favourable foreign investment climate in the country. President Yameen also expressed his appreciation for Italy’s continued assistance and support to the socio-economic development of the Maldives.
Highlighting the close relationship the Maldives has with Italy, Ambassador Arpea reassured of his Government’s continuous support and cooperation to the Maldives. He also noted that, after recent less favourable trends in tourism arrival numbers from Italy as a result of the economic crunch across Europe, there is growing enthusiasm in traveling abroad, including sought-after destinations such as the Maldives.
President Yameen was joined at the call by the Minister at the President’s Office, Hon. Mohamed Hussain Shareef, and Foreign Secretary Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed.
