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UK and Maldives set out priorities after London talks
Officials from the UK and Maldives have held their third strategic dialogue, discussing cooperation on security, trade and climate.

The joint statement, published on 18 September, records a meeting in London the previous day. It sets out shared areas of work, including maritime issues and education, with plans to continue annual discussions. This brief reports the governments’ joint account rather than independently observed negotiations.
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