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US and Maldives discuss establishing embassies in the two countries

May 26, 2022, 11:29

The Chargé d’affaires of the Mission of the United States of America (USA) to the Maldives, Andrea Appell and President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday, discussed opening embassies in the… Continued

UN Special Rapporteur calls on the government to urgently repatriate Maldivians from foreign warzones

May 24, 2022, 19:10

Malé, Maldives - The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, on Tuesday urged the Maldivian government… Continued

Speaker Nasheed to coordinate international relief efforts for Sri Lanka

May 19, 2022, 19:04

Sri Lanka - Former President and incumbent Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday offered to secure international relief for Sri Lanka. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil… Continued

“India Out” graffitied on Indian High Commission walls

May 18, 2022, 14:19

Malé, Maldives - "India Out" slogan has been graffitied on the walls of the High Commission of India in the Maldives on Wednesday. This comes during a spree of vandalism… Continued

President Solih meets with the new President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed

May 16, 2022, 13:39

UAE - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ruler of Abu… Continued

Maldives observes three-day mourning following the passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

May 14, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives is observing a three-day mourning with the national flag flown at half-mast from May 14-16, 2022 following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin… Continued

China grants over USD 300,000 in aid to Maldives Foreign Ministry

April 27, 2022, 16:31

Malé, Maldives - The Chinese Government on Wednesday signed the Certificate of Assistance to provide aid of USD 310,000 to the Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2022 during the official… Continued

Japanese Ambassador Takeuchi calls on Vice President Faisal

April 25, 2022, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - The Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Maldives Takeuchi Midori paid a courtesy call on H.E. Vice President Faisal Naseem on Monday. At the meeting held… Continued

Criminal Court remands alleged IS operative Hoodh Zahir till end of trial

April 20, 2022, 14:36

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Wednesday remanded alleged Maldivian IS media operative Hoodh Mohamed Zahir till end of trial. On 18 April 2022, the Prosecutor General’s… Continued

New Bangladesh High Commissioner presents credentials to the President

April 6, 2022, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - The new High-Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Republic of the Maldives, H.E. Rear Admiral S.M. Abul Kalam Azad on Wednesday morning presented his credentials to H.E. President… Continued