The Government of the Maldives decisive, transparent and
effective reaction to the covid-19 outbreak is welcomed by the European Union
and its Member States. This collaborative approach, which allowed for the swift
and orderly repatriation of European tourists, has been appreciated by all.
In addition to the coordination of certain flights back to
Europe, the European Union is supporting efforts around the world to tackle the
outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and mitigate the effects of the crisis.
This is about improving the preparedness and response to the outbreak, and
about funding research to support the development of coronavirus vaccines and
medication to help those affected.
To support the Maldives, the European Union will provide EUR
1 million to the health sector and EUR 2 million to the tourism industry,
including the smaller operators and their employees. The EU Ambassador to Sri
Lanka and the Maldives, H.E Denis Chaibi, said, "In these unprecedented times,
the EU-Maldives collaborative approach is needed more than ever: it is only
together that we can address this global challenge, which was unimaginable only
a couple of months ago. European solidarity are not empty words: it means
working jointly so that the health and tourism sectors in the Maldives can
benefit from European funding, and that Europeans will be able to come back
faster to the Maldives."
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