President Muizzu Joins SCO Leaders at Banquet Hosted by Xi Jinping
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended a welcome banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan in Tianjin. The event...
Maldives and China Agree to Deepen Partnership During Leaders’ Meeting
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday morning at the Tianjin Yingbin Hotel, where both leaders reaffirmed...
President Muizzu Departs for China to Attend SCO Summit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed on Friday for an official visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of President...
Maldives Secures Vice-Presidency at UN Human Rights Council for 2025
The Human Rights Council yesterday elected Dr. Salma Rasheed, Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Office in Geneva, as...
Maldives–Philippines Ties Highlighted as New Envoy Takes Up Role
The newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Maldives to the Philippines, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed, presented her Letters of...
Japan Hands Over Vessels to Strengthen Maldives’ Policing Capacity
The Government of Japan has handed over eight vessels to the Maldives Police Service under its Economic and Social Development Programme, aimed...
President Muizzu Hails India as Maldives’ Trusted Partner on Independence Day
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended greetings to India on the occasion of its Independence Day, highlighting the close bond between the...
US Embassy Announces Initiative to Launch American Chamber of Commerce in the Maldives
Plans to establish an American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in the Maldives were announced during the United States Embassy’s Independence Day reception...
Minister Thoriq, US Ambassador Discuss Clean Energy Investments in Maldives
The Government of the Maldives and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to environmental collaboration, following high-level talks between Minister of...
Maldives Grants 90-Day Free On-Arrival Visas to Sri Lankan Tourists
Sri Lankan citizens travelling to the Maldives will now be eligible for a 90-day free on-arrival tourist visa, according to an announcement...
Commitment to Stronger Regional Cooperation as Foreign Minister Meets Sri Lanka President
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel met with the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, during a courtesy call held...
Call for Climate Support and Justice as Speaker Represents Maldives in Geneva
Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla addressed the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva this week, calling for fair international...
Maldives and Sri Lanka Pledge Deeper Ties on Trade, Maritime Security, and Climate Action
In a joint press appearance at the President’s Office on Monday, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives and President Anura Kumara...
Maldives and Sri Lanka Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties with High-Level State Visit
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was welcomed to the Maldives on Monday with a full ceremonial reception, marking his first official...
Sri Lankan President Arrives in Maldives for First Official State Visit
The President of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, arrived in the Maldives on Monday to commence his first state visit...
President Muizzu Meets Key Development Partners on Independence Day
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held a series of high-level meetings on Saturday with senior officials from Japan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the...
Japan Pledges Grant for Disaster Resilience Project in Malé
Japan has pledged a grant of 1.55 billion Japanese Yen to support a new disaster resilience project in Malé, with the aim...
Sri Lanka to Grant One-Year Visas to Maldivians from August
Maldivians will soon be eligible for one-year visas to Sri Lanka, with the new policy set to come into effect at the...
PM Modi’s State Visit Marks New Chapter in Maldives–India Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Friday for a state visit, his first trip to the country since beginning...
PM Modi Calls Maldives Visit an Honour, Signals Intent to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that he will undertake a state visit to the Maldives from 25 to 26 July,...
Vice President Welcomes Saudi Ambassador in Courtesy Call to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Maldives, His Excellency Yahya Hassan Alqahtani, met with Vice President Uz Hussain...
India and Maldives Discuss Free Trade Pact Ahead of Modi’s Visit
India and the Maldives are currently in discussions to establish a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), alongside a broader investment treaty, as part...
Japan Donates USD 5.4 Million in Equipment to Improve Waste Management in Maldives
The Government of Japan has officially handed over equipment worth approximately USD 5.4 million to support the Maldives in strengthening its waste...
Climate as Foreign Policy: Why Environmental Diplomacy Is the Maldives’ Strongest Card
For a nation spread across just over a metre of land above sea level, climate change is less an abstract issue than...
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