The agreement was reached during a meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York on Friday.
"Indonesia and the Maldives are committed to revitalizing our bilateral relationship," Sugiono said. "Through cooperation in public health and support in international forums, we are strengthening our friendship while contributing to our shared interests."
Both ministers highlighted the need to enhance public health service capacity and share technical expertise, including in the development of health insurance programs.
They also discussed supporting each other's candidacies in various international organizations, underscoring solidarity and a shared commitment to advancing global interests.
Indonesia and the Maldives established diplomatic relations in 1974. Indonesia accredits its diplomatic affairs to the Maldives through its embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, while the Maldives does not maintain an embassy in Indonesia.
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