Maldives Welcomes UK Pause on Chagos Deal
The United Kingdom’s decision to delay formalising its agreement with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands…
Section
Foreign Policy
President Muizzu Set to Visit Sri Lanka Next Month
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is expected to visit Sri Lanka next month, with early discussions indicating a renewed focus…
UK Shelves Chagos Deal Amid US Uncertainty, Leaving Dispute Unresolved
The United Kingdom has shelved plans to formalise its agreement with Mauritius over the Chagos…
Indian Naval Vessel IOS SAGAR Arrives in Male’ with Multinational Crew
An Indian naval vessel participating in a regional maritime engagement programme arrived in Male’ on…
Japan Co-Finances Forum on Elderly Care Systems in Maldives
A national forum on sustainable elderly care and long-term care systems was held in Malé,…
One Position at Home, Another on the World Stage
On March 25, in a chamber usually reserved for procedural language and cautious diplomacy, the…
U.S. Envoy Visit Signals Continued Engagement as Maldives Reaffirms Neutrality
Diplomatic engagement between the Maldives and the United States has taken on added visibility with…
Maldives Ambassador Presents Credentials to Austrian President
Dr. Salma Rasheed has formally assumed her role as the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Maldives…
Maldives Calls for Stronger Commonwealth Cooperation on Climate and Debt Solutions
The Maldives has renewed its call for deeper cooperation among Commonwealth nations on climate resilience,…
Maldives Joins Commonwealth Ministers in London Ahead of CHOGM Preparations
The Maldives participated in the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting held in London, with the…
President Muizzu Calls Mauritius Move “Immature” as Chagos Dispute Deepens
Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Mauritius have entered a new period of strain, following…
President Muizzu Expresses Solidarity with Gulf States Amid Expanding Conflict
The Maldives is increasing diplomatic engagement with Arab states affected by the escalating conflict in…
Chagos Sovereignty Row Triggers Diplomatic Break between Maldives and Mauritius
A long-running sovereignty dispute over the Chagos archipelago has now spilled into formal diplomatic rupture,…
Maldives Deposits ILO Amendment as UN Rights Talks Conclude
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel concluded participation in the High Level Segment of the 61st…
Ambassador Aishath Azeema Presents Credentials to Nepal’s President
Diplomatic representation between the Maldives and Nepal has formally advanced with the presentation of credentials…
President Reaffirms Commitment to UAE Ties During Ambassador’s Farewell Call
The Maldives has signalled its intention to sustain close engagement with the United Arab Emirates…
Maldives Announces Candidature for UN Human Rights Council Term 2028–2030
The Maldives has formally announced its candidature for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights…
President Cites Japan’s Development Role as Maldives Congratulates Re-Elected Prime Minister
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has highlighted Japan’s longstanding support for the Maldives’ socio-economic development in…
Maldives and Bangladesh Reaffirm Ties During President’s Visit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has returned to Malé after concluding an official visit to Bangladesh,…
President Muizzu Arrives in Bangladesh for Official Visit
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Bangladesh on an official visit to attend the…
Sea-Level Rise Poses Multidimensional Threat, Maldives Tells Global Leaders
Climate change is no longer solely an environmental concern but an escalating security issue, Foreign…
Maldives’ Non-Resident Ambassador Presents Credentials to King of Bhutan
Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Bhutan, Shiuneen Rasheed, presented…
President Addresses German Council on Foreign Relations on Ocean-Centred Diplomacy
The Maldives has used a policy forum in Berlin to frame ocean governance as a…
Maldives and EU Formalise Partnership Dialogue Following Samoa Agreement
The Maldives and the European Union have elevated their bilateral engagement into a formal Partnership…