During his visit to Dubai, President Mohamed Nasheed has yesterday met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations that exist between the two countries. President also sought the possibility of getting more Turkish assistance to strengthen the education sector.

Prime Minister Erdoğan agreed to continue to provide and increase its assistance to the Maldives in the field of education. He said that more opportunities for Maldivian students will be provided in Turkish institutions.

Turkish PM also agreed to share Turkish experience, being an Islamic democracy, in strengthening the structure of the government.