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...
India Welcomes Positive Impact of Currency Swap as Maldives’ FX Reserves Improve
India has expressed satisfaction with the role of a USD 400 million currency swap arrangement in strengthening the Maldives’ foreign exchange reserves,...
Maldives Pushes for Greater Global Recognition of Small-Scale Fisheries at UN Oceans Conference
The Maldives has called for stronger global support for small-scale fisheries, with Fisheries and Ocean Resources Minister Ahmed Shiyam urging the international...
Maldives Reaffirms Support for Palestine as New Ambassador Presents Credentials
The Non-Resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Maldives, His Excellency Ihab Ibrahim Mohamed Khalil, formally presented his Letter of...
President Muizzu Meets Saudi Leadership During Official Hajj Visit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held high-level meetings with senior Saudi officials during his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he...
Maldives and China Sign Agreement to Begin Design of Vilimale’ Friendship Hospital
The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has signed an agreement with the Government of China to commence the design phase of...
Maldives and Japan Sign Grant Agreement to Continue HR Development Scholarships
The Governments of the Maldives and Japan have signed an Exchange of Notes to formalise a grant of 194 million Japanese Yen...
Maldives Welcomes Australia’s First-Ever High Commission
The government of Australia has officially opened its first-ever High Commission in the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between...
UN Elects Maldives as Vice President for 80th General Assembly Session
The Maldives has been elected to serve as one of the Vice Presidents of the 80th session of the United Nations General...
Prime Minister Modi May Visit Maldives for Independence Day Celebrations
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly considering a visit to the Maldives next month, coinciding with the Maldives’ Independence Day celebrations....
Maldives Commits to Digital Development and Regional Collaboration at Asia-Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting
The Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment to digital development and regional collaboration during the Asia-Pacific ICT Ministerial Meeting held in Tokyo from...
Maldives and UK Hold Second Strategic Dialogue to Deepen Bilateral Ties
The Maldives and the United Kingdom (UK) convened the Second Strategic Dialogue at the Senior Officials level yesterday in Malé.
Non-Resident Commissioner of Singapore Paid a Courtesy Call on President Muizzu
The Non-Resident High Commissioner of the Republic of Singapore to the Maldives, Soo Kok Leng, paid a courtesy call on President Dr...
Maldives and India Hold Second High-Level Core Group Meeting in New Delhi
The Maldives and India held the second meeting of the High-Level Core Group (HLCG) in New Delhi yesterday, continuing efforts to strengthen...
Maldivian Pilgrims to Complete Saudi Immigration at VIA Under Newly Launched Makkah Route Initiative
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced yesterday that Maldivian pilgrims can now complete Saudi Arabia’s immigration, customs, and health procedures at Velana International...
Maldives and Palestine Sign MoU to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Cooperation
The Anti-Corruption Commission of the Maldives (ACC) and the Anti-Corruption Commission of Palestine have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen...
Foreign Minister Khaleel in India for Strategic Bilateral Discussions
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, departed for India on an official visit to lead the Second...
UN’s Resident Coordinator for the Maldives to Present Credentials to President Muizzu
The United Nations Resident Coordinator for the Maldives, Mr Hao Zhang, formally presented his credentials to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during a...
Maldives and Bangladesh Deepen Investment Cooperation in Strategic Sectors
The High Commissioner of the Maldives to Bangladesh, Shiuneen Rasheed, met with Mr Ashik Chowdhury, Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority...
Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to OACPS Reform and EU Partnership
The Maldives has reiterated its support for reforming the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) during the 119th session of...
Maldives Calls for Regional Unity at IORA Ministerial Meeting
Foreign Minister, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, has emphasised the necessity for unified regional efforts to address pressing challenges in the Indian Ocean...
Maldives’ New Ambassador to EU Presents Credentials Amid Trade Hurdles
Ambassador Geela Ali, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Maldives to the European Union, presented her Letters of...
India Funds MVR 100M in New Ferry and Connectivity Projects in Maldives
Thirteen new development projects will be rolled out across the Maldives under the third phase of the High Impact Community Development...
New Maldivian Envoy to IMO Presents Credentials in London
The Maldives’ new Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), High Commissioner Iruthisham Adam, formally presented her Letter of Credence...
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