President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu has met with Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The two leaders discussed key areas of cooperation, including people-to-people exchange programs, climate change adaptation, and strengthening ties in the blue economy and maritime transportation.
President Dr Muizzu underscored the need to enhance educational ties, particularly through exchange programs. He advocated for increased opportunities for Maldivian students, with special emphasis on internship programs for medical students to gain valuable hands-on experience in Bangladesh.