Important agreements signed between the Governments of Maldives and Sri Lanka

Three very important agreements were signed today between the Governments of Maldives and Sri Lanka. The ceremony was held at the President’s Office this evening.

Following are the agreements that were signed:

1. MoU on Health Cooperation

The agreement was signed by Minister of Health, Dr. Maryam Shakeela, and Sri Lankan Minister of External Affairs, Hon. G. L. Peiris.

2. MoU on Strengthening cooperation between Board of Investment of Sri Lanka and Ministry of Economic Development of Maldives

The agreement was signed by Minister of Economic Development, Hon. Mohamed Saeed, and Sri Lankan Minister of External Affairs, Hon. G. L. Peiris.

3. Arrangement on Search and Rescue

The agreement was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Dunya Maumoon, and Sri Lankan Minister of External Affairs, Hon. G. L. Peiris.

President Yameen and President Mahinda Rajapaksa were in attendance at the signing ceremony.