Japan to assist in training Maldivian journalists

Meeting held between MMC members and Japanese Ambassador to the Maldives | Photo: MMC

Malé, Maldives – Japanese Ambassador to the Maldives Takeuchi Midori has assured Maldives that Japan will put efforts into providing training opportunities for Maldivian journalists.

Ambassador Midori stated as such during a meeting held with the members of Maldives Media Council (MMC).

During the meeting Ambassador Midori and the MMC members discussed possibilities of field trips and MEXT scholarships for Maldivian journalists, as well as other areas of collaboration in the future.

Japan, over the years has been a close ally to the Maldives, providing assistance to the small island nation in various areas, including environmental protection and Covid-19, especially.