The non-resident ambassadors of France, the Netherlands and the Philippines to the Maldives presented their Letters of Credence to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during separate ceremonies held at the President’s Office on Monday.
The ambassadors were escorted to the ceremonies in a traditional Haiykolhu cultural procession accompanied by the Maldives National Defence Force Drum and Trumpet Band before formally presenting their credentials to the President.
Rémi Lambert presented his Letter of Credence as the non-resident ambassador of France to the Maldives. Following the ceremony, the President and the ambassador discussed tourism, maritime cooperation, marine protection, climate change, as well as regional security and stability. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and France were established on 20 May 1969.
The non-resident ambassador of Netherlands to the Maldives, Wiebe Jakob de Boer, also presented his credentials during a separate ceremony.
During subsequent discussions, the President and the ambassador focused on infrastructure development, climate adaptation and human rights cooperation. The two sides also explored opportunities to enhance investment and deepen cooperation between the Maldives and the Netherlands.
Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and the Netherlands were established on 3 September 1979.
Meanwhile, Nina P. Cainglet presented her credentials as the non-resident ambassador of the Philippines to the Maldives.
Following the ceremony, the President and the ambassador discussed matters of mutual interest. Cainglet expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended to Filipino nationals living in the Maldives, while both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and the Philippines were established on 12 July 1974.
The ceremonies marked the formal accreditation of the three ambassadors and underscored the Maldives’ continued engagement with international partners across a range of diplomatic, economic and development priorities.
