High level Turkmen delegation met President Waheed; Maldives opens its first embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE; EU expresses concern about escalating political tension in Maldives
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    • Reports noted that the high-level delegation from Turkmenistan met President Dr Mohamed Waheed on July 16, 2012 at President’s Office. The head of the visiting delegation was the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Hojamuhammet Muhammedov. At the meeting, discussions were held on industries on which the economy depended on, in both countries. 1

    In another development, the Maldives opened its first embassy in Abu Dhabi at the start of the month, aiming to enhance relations between the two countries. The newly arrived ambassador, Ahmed Rasheed, shared his plans to promote bilateral ties, tourism and investment. The Maldives is seeking cooperation with the UAE in a bid to develop renewable energy sectors that could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the island nation. 2

    In other developments, the European Union expressed concern about escalating political tension and violent protests in the Maldives on July 20, 2012 after the former president was charged with illegally ordering a senior judge's arrest, which led to the leader's ouster earlier this year. 3

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