An agreement on Hajj services has been signed between the Government of the Maldives and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The agreement was signed on behalf of the Maldives by the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and on behalf of Saudi Arabia by the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.

The agreement sets out the key principles and procedures for managing the affairs of Maldivian pilgrims during the upcoming Hajj season.

This agreement is part of an annual process conducted between the two nations to ensure the smooth and effective organization of Hajj for Maldivian pilgrims.

His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Sareer, Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held a meeting with His Excellency Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At the meeting, they exchanged views on strengthening the enduring ties of cooperation between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia.

Ambassador Ahmed Sareer visited the King Fahd National Library and held a meeting with His Excellency, Dr. Yazeed bin Mohamed  Al-Homaidhan, Secretary General of the Library. During the visit, the Ambassador was briefed on the Library’s role in spreading knowledge and maintaining a culture of learning across all ages. Discussions were also held on sharing of expertise and learning between Maldives and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.