Male, Maldives

His Excellency Mr. Frank Hess, Head of Cooperation at Delegation of European Union to the Maldives has met today with Hon. President Mohamed Nasheed, MP, Speaker of the People’s Majlis at the Parliament House.

Hon. Speaker and Mr. Frank Hess discussed the substantive issues on which the Maldives and the EU can constructively engage, highlighting areas such as Judicial reform among other important spheres.

Additionally, both agreed on the need for strengthening the EU-Maldives cooperation. In this regard, both expressed the need to strengthen the judiciary and undertake other similar measures that will enhance governance and ensure that the rights stipulated in our Constitution are adhered to and protected.

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