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...
Foreign Minister Departs for Raisina Dialogue 2025 in India
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, embarked on a two-day official visit to India this evening to...
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...
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...
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...
Maldives Deepens Cooperation with Kuwait Through High-Level Engagements
Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel is currently undertaking an official visit to the State of Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Maldives and UK Reaffirm Diplomatic Bonds as President Meets Monarch and Commonwealth Chief
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was granted an audience with His Majesty King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Thursday, as part of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Maldives and India Reiterate Commitment to Strong Partnership Ahead of PM Visit
The Vice President of the Maldives, Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef, received the High Commissioner of India, His Excellency G. Balasubramanian, for a...
Foreign Minister Khaleel Arrives in Malta to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, arrived in the Republic of Malta on Monday for an official visit aimed...
UN Report Highlights Gaps in Protection and Sustainable Development for Maldives
A newly published report by the United Nations in the Maldives has drawn attention to key shortcomings in the country’s social...
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...
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...
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...
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 Japan Sign Defence Agreement to Boost Maritime Security
Japan has committed to enhancing maritime security in the Maldives through the provision of two harbour crafts to the Maldives National...
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