President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has expressed profound honour to attend the Zayed Sustainability Awards Ceremony and stated that the Maldives can learn much from the empowering projects presented at the event. President Solih stated this during the courtesy call made on the President by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates.
President Solih is currently on an official visit to UAE at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of Armed Forces of the UAE.
Speaking at the call Foreign Minister of UAE stated that he was very pleased with the success of the Zayed Sustainability Awards Week, and the international popularity that this event gained. Foreign Minister expressed keenness to further develop interests in the Maldives: An emphasis was placed on cooperating in tourism, infrastructure, renewable energy, and enhancing connectivity.
Moreover, Foreign Minister of UAE specified that Maldives is one of the strongest advocates of climate change and further emphasized on the fact that advocacy can be strengthened through reduction of emissions. He further reiterated hope for long-term strategic and prosperous relationship. Furthermore, Foreign Minister described the Maldives as one of the most beautiful places and extended good wishes and success to President Solih and the Maldives.
President Solih also highlighted the Zayed Future Energy Prize that was awarded to Addu High School in 2015.
