Maria Didi

I am criticized for being a woman: Mariya

March 22, 2023, 12:50

Malé, Maldives - Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi has described the criticisms leveled against her for the motorcade of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih being obstructed during an opposition coalition protest… Continued

Radicals going for foreign wars has stopped: Defense Minister

August 21, 2022, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Defense Minister, Mariya Didi has said that extremist radicals going to fight in foreign wars has stopped since this government came to power. Speaking at the… Continued

Minister Maria agrees to comply with 241 Committee report

July 9, 2021, 10:59

Malé, Maldives - Defence Minister Maria Didi on Friday, said that she agrees with and will follow all the recommendations given in the 241 Committee report of their investigation into… Continued

Aim is to promote gender equality in Maldives military: Minister Mariya

March 26, 2021, 18:41

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Defence, Mariya Ahmed Didi has shared details with the international community, about the efforts that are being made to promote gender equality and women's empowerment… Continued

Minister Mariya takes part in “Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave 2021”

February 4, 2021, 17:43

Bengaluru, India - Maldivian Minister of Defence, Mariya Didi has taken part in the “Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave 2021” which was held in Bengaluru, India. In her remarks,… Continued

Office working against human trafficking to be established by Defence Ministry

December 19, 2020, 13:00

Male', Maldives - Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi has said that an office working against human trafficking and a victim shelter would be established along with the appointment of a… Continued