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Maldives Media Council & Pakistan Embassy explore training opportunities for Maldivian journalists in Pakistan

January 13, 2022, 21:12

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Media Council (MMC) and the Embassy of Pakistan on Thursday discussed the possibility of providing training and skill development opportunities for Maldivian journalists through Pakistani… Continued

Allegations regarding ties with India are unsubstantiated: Maldives Government

November 17, 2021, 16:11

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives today released a statement saying that the allegations regarding ties with one of the country’s key bilateral partners are misguided and unsubstantiated. The… Continued

SAARC Secretary-General Weerakoon concludes introductory visit to Maldives

October 14, 2021, 14:07

The Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), His Excellency Esala Ruwan Weerakoon has departed after concluding his official visit to Maldives. During the visit, Secretary-General Weerakoon… Continued

SAARC Secretary-General commends the Maldives Covid-19 vaccine efforts

October 11, 2021, 16:49

Malé, Maldives - Secretary-General (SG) of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Esala Ruwan Weerakoon has commended the Maldives' vaccination programme during his meeting with the President today.… Continued

Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa pays courtesy call on President Solih

October 10, 2021, 19:06

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Youth and Sports of Sri Lanka Namal Rajapaksa arrived in the Maldives this morning ahead of the Maldives-Sri Lanka match in the Ooredoo SAFF Championship… Continued

JUST IN: India greenlights visa-free travel for Maldivians starting October 15

October 10, 2021, 15:52

Malé, Maldives - COVID-19 restrictions on travel to India have been lifted as an exception for Maldivians who wish to visit India effective from 15 October 2021. Maldivian nationals travelling… Continued

Indian High Commission applauds MNDF for saving crew onboard sinking cargo ship

October 7, 2021, 19:05

Malé, Maldives - The High Commission of India in the Maldives, today, thanked the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) for saving the lives of 9 Indian nationals onboard the submerging… Continued

Maldives donates 400,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Nepal, Bangladesh

October 7, 2021, 15:30

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has decided to donate surplus 400,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh. While Maldives had procured AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from Singapore, the island nation… Continued

Maldives and UN Maldives sign the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework

October 7, 2021, 09:55

The Government of Maldives and UN Maldives on Wednesday signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022-2026. This framework is the blueprint for the UN Development System’s support… Continued

Maldives is being penalized for sustainable fishing: HC Farah Faizal to the UK

October 5, 2021, 17:26

United Kingdom - High Commissioner of Maldives to UK Dr Farah Faizal today stated that the UK is penalizing Maldives for 2,000 year old sustainable fishery practices by imposing remarkably… Continued