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According to reports, President Dr Mohamed Waheed and First Lady Madam Ilham Hussain went to Kuwait on an official visit on April 1–April 4, 2013. The President had separate meetings with the Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Education, the Chairman of Chamber Commerce, the Deputy Director General of the Kuwait Fund, and the Executive Director of Alternative Investments at the Public Authority for Investments. The meetings were held at the Bayan Palace, on April 3, 2013.1 During his meeting with senior officials, President discussed the water and sewerage project of Fuvamulah with the Kuwait Fund, assistance for the establishment of a medical centre in Hulhumale, and the development of the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. 2
In another development, reports noted that the Government of China has donated 250,000 LED tube lights to the Government of Maldives, as part of their “Provisions of goods to addressing climate change” initiative. 3
- 1. “President Waheed meets with Senior Government Officials and Business Community of Kuwait”, The President’s Office, Republic of Maldives, April 3, 2013 at http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=8796.
- 2. “President says his visit to Kuwait has bolstered Kuwaiti-Maldivian relations”, The President’s Office, Republic of Maldives, April 4, 2013 at http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv/Index.aspx?lid=11&dcid=8803.
- 3. “Maldives receives donation of 250,000 LED tube lights”, The Sun Online, April 1, 2013 at http://sun.mv/english/11142.