Foreign Ministry

Maldives and Kazakhstan Visa Waiver Agreement comes in to effect 

September 17, 2022, 12:27

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Maldivian nationals travelling to Kazakhstan will be now exempted from visa. The visa exemption will allow Maldivians holding valid Diplomatic,… Continued

Safaath appointed as communication strategist of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

August 23, 2022, 10:08

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed Safaath Ahmed Zahir as the Communication Strategist at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Safaath was appointment to the position at Deputy… Continued

All Maldivians in Ukraine safely evacuated: Foreign Minister Shahid

March 3, 2022, 09:21

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid confirmed on Thursday that all Maldivians remaining in Ukraine have been evacuated out of the country. Minister Shahid said that the… Continued

Maldivians in Kharkiv travel towards Hungary border

March 2, 2022, 16:06

Ukraine - Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed on Wednesday that all remaining Maldivians in Ukraine have started travelling towards the Hungary border. The 8 Maldivians in Kharkiv started their… Continued

Govt. to provide assistance for Maldivian students in Russia and Belarus to return home

March 1, 2022, 13:49

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives on Tuesday decided to provide financial assistance to Maldivian students in Russia and neighbouring Belarus to return home due to the ongoing war… Continued

Ukraine assumes full control over Kharkiv: Regional Governer

February 27, 2022, 17:53

Ukraine - Regional Governer Oleh Sinegubov has stated on Sunday evening that Ukraine has complete control over the northeastern city of Kharkiv. Control over Kharkiv is completely ours! The armed… Continued

Eight Maldivian students stuck in Kharkiv bomb shelter

February 27, 2022, 14:29

Kharkiv, Ukraine - Maldivian students have in Kharkiv, Ukraine have released a statement today asking for prayers as they remain unable to travel in an underground metro station being used… Continued

Evacuations begin for Maldivians remaining in Ukraine via land transport

February 25, 2022, 15:31

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed on Friday that the 15 Maldivians in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine are being transferred to Hungary via land transport. The Ministry confirms that there… Continued

20 Maldivians remain in Ukraine as Russia launches full-scale invasion

February 24, 2022, 13:13

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that 20 Maldivians are still in Ukraine as Russia starts military attacks. The 20 Maldivians are split across three cities including 5… Continued

Foreign Ministry of Maldives releases advisory against travel to Ukraine amid threat of war

February 15, 2022, 22:50

Malé, Maldives - The Foreign Ministry of Maldives released a statement on Tuesday warning Maldivians against travelling to Ukraine amid the threat of war. Maldivians currently residing in Ukraine must… Continued