Roundtable on Maldives: Presidential Election and a New Era of U.S.-Maldives Relations

September 21, 2023 00:59:20
Roundtable on Maldives: Presidential Election and a New Era of U.S.-Maldives Relations
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Roundtable on Maldives: Presidential Election and a New Era of U.S.-Maldives Relations

Sep 21 2023 | 00:59:20

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Show Notes

On September 19, USIP hosted a conversation with the Maldives ambassador to the United States, Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, on the presidential elections and what to expect from a new era of Maldives-U.S. relations. The discussion provided insight into the Maldives’ election results and what they mean for its ongoing work with international partners, particularly the United States. 

Speakers

Andrew Wilderwelcome and opening remarks
Vice President, Asia Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace  

Ambassador Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed 
Maldives Ambassador to the United States

Nilanthi Samaranayakemoderator
South Asia Program, Visiting Expert 

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/roundtable-maldives-presidential-election-and-new-era-us-maldives-relations

 

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