The Maldives has formally strengthened its diplomatic presence in Sweden, with Aishath Shaan Shakir presenting her Letters of Credence to Carl XVI Gustaf, marking the start of her tenure as Non-Resident Ambassador to the country.
The credential ceremony was held at the Royal Palace of Stockholm on 16 April 2026, followed by an audience with the King. During the meeting, Ambassador Shaan conveyed greetings from Mohamed Muizzu, along with those of the Maldivian government and people, to the Swedish monarch, government, and public.
Discussions during the audience reflected on the existing relationship between the Maldives and Sweden, with Ambassador Shaan expressing interest in expanding cooperation across areas of shared interest during her tenure.
As part of her visit to Stockholm, she also held meetings with senior officials at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. These discussions focused on strengthening bilateral engagement and exploring collaboration within multilateral forums.
Ambassador Shaan was accompanied by Saifulla Waleed, Second Secretary at the Maldives Embassy in Berlin.
She concurrently serves as the Maldives’ Ambassador to Germany, as well as Non-Resident Ambassador to Norway and Finland, reflecting a broader diplomatic mandate across Northern Europe.
