Parliament links first

Anwar said Malaysia and the Maldives can deepen parliamentary cooperation through exchange visits, shared experience and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

“Malaysia and the Maldives had ample scope to learn from each other’s experiences”

Governance lessons shared

He framed both countries as Commonwealth partners that can learn from each other on institutions, governance and public sector capacity.

“strengthening institutions, enhancing governance and improving public sector capacity”

Speaker meeting set tone

The remarks followed Anwar’s courtesy call with People’s Majlis Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla during his two-day official visit to the Maldives.

Cooperation list widens

Anwar also met Maldivian leaders on education, defence, trade, investment, tourism, the halal industry and the digital economy.

“expand cooperation in strategic areas”

Skills are a focus

With Vice-President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Anwar discussed higher education, TVET, professional training and human capital development.

Business needs targets

Officials and business groups were urged to find specific openings in trade, investment, tourism, halal products and digital services, so ties produce clear benefits.

“translated into tangible benefits”

Climate stays central

Both sides also discussed climate resilience and sustainable development, with attention to the Maldives’ pressures as a small developing island nation.

“specific challenges faced by the Maldives”

First visit as PM

Anwar returned home after his first Maldives visit since becoming prime minister, made at President Mohamed Muizzu’s invitation.

“marking his first visit to the Indian Ocean island republic”