Maldives-Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka asks for Maldivian investments to rebuild economy

December 4, 2022, 12:25

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked Maldives to provide financial assistance to the country in its efforts to revive the economy. Vice President Faisal Naseem,… Continued

Nasheed’s representation of Sri Lanka unacceptable: MRM

November 6, 2022, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) has said it is unacceptable for the Speaker of the Parliament, former President Mohammed Nasheed to represent another country at the 27th Conference… Continued

Ranil appoints Nasheed as Climate Advisor

October 13, 2022, 12:10

Colombo, Sri Lanka - President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Former President of Maldives and current Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed as his International Climate Advisor. Speaker Nasheed… Continued

Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya returns

September 3, 2022, 13:40

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned from his self-exile in Thailand. Rajapaksa fled from Sri Lanka to Maldives on July 13, 2022 via a… Continued

Lieutenant Colonel Amir appointed as Defence Advisor of Maldives to Sri Lanka

September 3, 2022, 12:31

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lieutenant Colonel Hassan Amir has been appointed as the new Defence Advisor designate at the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Sri Lanka.… Continued

Sri Lankan drug trafficker ‘Harak Kata’ with links to Maldives arrested in Dubai

August 13, 2022, 12:20

UAE - Sri Lankan media reports that Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata, one of the main underworld gang leaders engaged in drug trafficking from Dubai, was arrested on Thursday… Continued

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as Sri Lanka’s President amid protests

July 20, 2022, 12:59

Sri Lanka - Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the next President of Sri Lanka with 134 votes during the parliamentary vote on Wednesday. Wickremesinghe (73) was backed by the ruling… Continued

Maldives government releases statement regarding ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s transit

July 15, 2022, 10:22

Malé, Maldives - Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday night released a statement regarding the arrival of then Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Statement: The Government of Maldives, at… Continued

Nasheed commends Maldives government’s role in Gotabaya’s resignation

July 14, 2022, 19:16

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Leaked of the parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday commended the Maldives government on the thoughtful actions in providing safe entry to former Sri Lanka… Continued

BREAKING: Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns as Sri lanka’s President

July 14, 2022, 19:02

Sri Lanka - International media reported on Thursday that Gotabaya Rajapaksa has tendered his resignation from the post of President. The parliament Speaker has also confirmed he has received Mr… Continued