The Maldives has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to strengthen services and arrangements for Maldivian pilgrims during next year’s Hajj season.
The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Islamic Affairs of the Maldives and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on the sidelines of the ongoing sixth Hajj Conference in Saudi Arabia.
Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs Usam Mohamed Saeed signed the agreement on behalf of the Maldivian government, while Saudi Arabia was represented by Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdul Fattah Mashat.
According to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, the agreement establishes the framework for cooperation between the two countries to ensure that all arrangements for Maldivian pilgrims are carried out in a safe, organised and comprehensive manner during the upcoming Hajj season.
The agreement covers several key areas, including payment procedures for Hajj services, standards and requirements for Maldivian Hajj service providers, and arrangements related to the Maldives Hajj Mission, which will oversee and coordinate pilgrims’ affairs during the pilgrimage.
The ministry stated that the agreement is aimed at improving the overall quality and coordination of services provided to Maldivian pilgrims.
The administration of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has been placing particular emphasis on improving facilities and arrangements to ensure a safer, more comfortable and convenient Hajj experience for Maldivian pilgrims.
