Her Excellency Ishigami Rumiko, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Maldives, paid a courtesy call on First Lady Sajidha Mohamed at the Official Residence of the President, Muleeaage.
During the call, the First Lady and the Ambassador reflected on the close and enduring relations between the Maldives and Japan, which mark 58 years of diplomatic ties this year. They discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the education sector, with particular emphasis on initiatives supported through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aimed at enhancing capacity-building and human resource development in the Maldives.
The discussions also highlighted the contributions of Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) currently working across various islands in the Maldives, particularly in specialised education and physical education. The First Lady expressed her appreciation for Japan’s continued support in improving educational opportunities and facilities nationwide, and acknowledged Japan’s vital role in advancing key development initiatives in infrastructure, telecommunications, and human resource development.
Before concluding the meeting, Her Excellency Ishigami Rumiko reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting the Maldives in its development journey and commended the First Lady’s initiatives in promoting education and social welfare.
