Maldives and United States Discuss Fisheries Cooperation and Investment Opportunities
The Maldives and the United States have engaged in talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring potential investment in the Maldivian...
Maldives Expands Global Ties with New Visa Exemption Deal with Dominica
The Maldives and the Commonwealth of Dominica have signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement allowing nationals of both countries to travel visa-free...
Adnan Cheema Begins Tenure as UNDP Resident Representative to Maldives
Adnan Cheema has officially commenced his tenure as the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the Maldives,...
Maldives, ADFD Discuss Stronger Development Cooperation
The Maldives and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) are exploring avenues to strengthen their development partnership, following a meeting held...
Saudi Envoy Presents Credentials as Maldives Strengthens Ties with Riyadh
The new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Yahya Hassan Alhqahtani, formally presented his...
Gov’t Eyes Stronger Investment Ties with Singapore in Tourism and Renewable Energy
The Maldivian government is confident that Singaporean investors will expand their footprint in the country, particularly in areas vital to economic development,...
Maldives, India Hold Talks to Deepen Trade and Investment Links
The governments of the Maldives and India have held discussions to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations, reaffirming a shared commitment...
At FfD4, Maldives Pushes for Equity in Global Finance and Resilience Building
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for urgent reforms to the international financial system, highlighting the structural barriers faced by Small...
Solar City, Residence by Investment Programme Among Key Deals at Business Forum
The Maldives–Singapore Business Forum 2025, held at Capella Singapore, brought together over 200 delegates, including high-ranking government officials, international investors, and leading...
Sargsyan to Oversee IFC and MIGA Operations in Maldives as World Bank Group Consolidates...
Gevorg Sargsyan, who has been serving as the World Bank Country Manager for the Maldives since 2023, has now assumed an expanded...
President Muizzu, Singapore Leaders Chart Future of Bilateral Ties
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed were formally welcomed in Singapore yesterday, as part of the President’s ongoing state...
Maldives Establishes Embassy in Qatar to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
The Maldives has formally established an embassy in Qatar, marking a renewed effort to strengthen ties with the Gulf nation across a...
President Begins State Visit to Singapore as Diplomatic Relations Mark Golden Jubilee
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed have departed on a state visit to Singapore, scheduled from 29 June...
Vice President Departs for Global Financing Conference in Spain
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for Spain on Friday to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),...
Maldives and China Development Bank Discuss Enhanced Financial Cooperation
Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer met with senior officials from the China Development Bank (CDB) yesterday to discuss ongoing financial...
Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to AIIB Partnership at 10th Annual Meeting in Beijing
The Maldives has expressed its appreciation for the support received from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and signalled its intention to...
Finance Minister Engages AIIB and SINOSURE in High-Level Talks in Beijing
Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer is in Beijing, China, representing the Maldives at the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board...
President Muizzu Receives Non-Residential Spanish Ambassador
The Ambassador of Spain to India and accredited to the Maldives, Juan Antonio March Pujol, officially presented his Letters of Credence to...
Credential Presentations Mark Day of Diplomatic Engagement at President’s Office
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu received Letters of Credence from twelve Non-Resident Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the President’s Office on Sunday morning....
Foreign Minister Khaleel Advocates for Unity and Justice at OIC Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, recently concluded a productive visit to Istanbul, Türkiye, where he took part in the 51st...
Deputy Speaker Highlights Maldives’ Regional Priorities at South Asia Cooperation Forum
The Maldives is working to overcome the challenges of sustainable development and economic resilience, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ahmed Nazim said during...
Maldives’ Permanent Representative to UNESCAP Presents Letter of Credence in Bangkok
The first Permanent Representative of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific...
Maldives Engages in 59th UNHRC Session, Highlights Global Rights Concerns
The Maldives attended the 59th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, yesterday. The session will continue...
Ambassador Ahmed Sareer Presents Credentials to Kuwait’s Foreign Minister
Ahmed Sareer, the newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the State of Kuwait, officially presented his Letters of...
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How Parliament Has Lost Its Voice: No Debate, Only Deals
Parliament is supposed to be the nation’s forum for ideas and debate. At its best, it is the space where competing visions...
Maldives-China FTA: Online Certificate of Origin Process Begins for Exporters
Maldives Customs Service has announced that exporters can now apply online for the Certificate of Origin required for goods exported to China...
VIA’s New International Terminal Welcomes First Foreign Airline
Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new international passenger terminal welcomed its first foreign carrier on Tuesday, marking the start of phased operations for...
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...
Maamaduvvaree Handover, Land Reclamation, and Airport Upgrade Announced in Baa Atoll
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s tour of Baa Atoll’s inhabited islands has seen a series of announcements and agreements focused on infrastructure, public...
