President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, will undertake a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 3 to May 5 at the invitation of Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations, with several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) set to be signed across key sectors. The Cabinet of Sri Lanka has already granted approval for these agreements.
Among the proposed MoUs is an agreement between the Maldives Ministry of Defence and National Service and the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, focusing on training programmes, staff exchanges, and joint research initiatives.
Another agreement will be signed between the Maldives Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development and the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka to enhance cooperation in teacher and school leadership training.
A separate MoU is planned between the Maldives Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare and the University of Colombo to strengthen collaboration in the health sector.
The two countries are also expected to sign an agreement on cooperation in tourism, highlighting the importance of the sector to both economies.
In addition, an MoU will be signed between the National Archives of Maldives and the Department of National Archives Sri Lanka to promote collaboration in archival management and preservation.
Another agreement will focus on sports and youth development, involving the Maldives Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Fitness and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Sri Lanka.
The visit is expected to mark a significant step forward in expanding cooperation and deepening ties between the two countries across multiple sectors.
