Singapore, July 2 (AseanAll) — President of the Republic of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu made a State Visit to Singapore from 30 June to 2 July 2025,according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore.

He received a ceremonial welcome and called on Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 30 June 2025, which was followed by a meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. 

Tharman and Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam also hosted Maldivian President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed to a State Banquet.

Tharman and Muizzu reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between Singapore and the Maldives, and welcomed the deepening of bilateral cooperation as both countries commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. They noted areas of existing and potential collaboration, such as infrastructure development, master planning, renewable energy, water and waste management, education, and tourism.

Muizzu and Lawrence Wong discussed opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation, including ongoing efforts to conclude a Bilateral Investment Treaty. They also exchanged views on shared challenges such as climate change and global uncertainty which pose vulnerabilities for small island states like Singapore and the Maldives. 

Both leaders witnessed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in the areas of cooperation in capacity building, sustainability and environment as well as higher and vocational education respectively.

President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha also visited the National Orchid Garden on 30 June morning where a new orchid hybrid, the Vanda Mohamed Muizzu Sajidha Mohamed, was named in their honour. 

Muizzu participated in a High-level Investment Forum organised by Invest Maldives and visit Tuas Port, ITE Central, and URA Gallery on 1 and 2 July.

Photo source:the President's Office of Maldives