The Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture, and Ocean Resources, Ahmed Shiyam, met today with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Adnan Cheema, to discuss ongoing bilateral cooperation in fisheries development, marine research, and agriculture.
The high-level meeting, attended by senior ministry officials and accompanying UNDP delegates, centered primarily on advancing the Maldivian fisheries sector and marine research capabilities. Both sides reviewed the progress of ongoing joint programs, emphasizing the importance of sustained collaboration to promote resilient fisheries management and protect vital ocean resources.
Discussions also touched upon ongoing initiatives within the agricultural sector. Minister Shiyam and Resident Representative Cheema reaffirmed their shared commitment to maintaining a strong institutional partnership to advance sustainable and climate-resilient development across the country's primary industries.
