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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 Concludes Visit to Estonia, Strengthening Bilateral Ties
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu recently concluded a historic visit to Estonia, marking the first official visit by a Maldivian President to the...
Foreign Minister Wraps Up Official Visit to Sri Lanka
Maldives’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka, aimed at strengthening bilateral, economic, and...
Foreign Minister Inaugurates Maldives Embassy in Türkiye
In a flag-hoisting ceremony held today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel officially inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of...
Why Visa Exemptions Matter Even When We Don’t Travel There
The Maldives recently signed a visa waiver agreement with the Commonwealth of Dominica, allowing Maldivians and Dominicans to travel between the two...
Shahid Calls for Global South Leadership in New World Order
Abdulla Shahid, the former Maldives Foreign Minister, has argued that the time has come for developing nations to take a leading...
Maldives Delegation Attends 150th IPU Assembly in Uzbekistan
Speaker of Parliament Abdul Raheem Abdulla arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan to attend the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the...
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...
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...
Bangladesh High Commission Marks Independence Day With Ceremony at Crossroads Maldives
The Bangladesh High Commission in the Maldives commemorated the 54th Independence and National Day of Bangladesh with a formal event at the...
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...
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...
President Muizzu in London for High-Level Talks and Business Forum
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed for the United Kingdom on Tuesday evening to undertake a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening...
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 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...
President Discusses Clean Energy, Food Security and Digital Economy in Meeting with Leeds Officials
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held discussions with Honourable Alex Sobel, Member of Parliament for Leeds Central and Headingley, and senior officials...
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,...
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