“Failure is not an option” – Minister Shahid calls on the countries of G77
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, today participated in the Flagship Event on the occasion of Guyana’s Chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China. The meeting was held virtually under the theme “Maintaining a Low Carbon Development Path towards the 2030 Agenda in the Era of COVID-19”. This event brought together Ministerial and expert […]
US Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo undertakes an official visit to the Maldives
The United States Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo made an official visit to the Maldives on 28 October 2020. Secretary Pompeo was welcomed at Velana International Airport by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid. During the visit, the Secretary of State paid a courtesy call on President Solih and also held official talks with […]
Minister Shahid meets with some of the Non-Resident Ambassadors accredited to the Maldives
he Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid today, met with some of the Non Resident Ambassadors accredited to the Maldives. The meeting was held virtually. The Ambassadors of Jordan, Kuwait, Palestine, and Yemen accredited to the Maldives, and Deputy Head of Mission of Oman, took part in the meeting. During the meeting, the Minister and […]
Justice Shujune secures a seat at the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture for a third time
The Honourable Aisha Shujune Muhammad, Justice of the Supreme Court of the Maldives, has been elected to the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture and Other Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment for the term 2021 to 2024, at the elections held today in Geneva. Justice Shujune won after competing with 19 other candidates […]
Ambassador of Maldives presents Letters of Credence to the Government of Sweden
Ambassador of Maldives to the Federal Republic of Germany, Ahmed Latheef presented his Letters of Credence to Ambassador Maria Lundqvist, Chief of Protocol of Sweden as the Non-Resident Ambassador of Maldives to Sweden during a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden earlier today. During his visit to Sweden, Ambassador Latheef met […]
Minister Shahid participates at the Horasis Extraordinary Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid participated at the Horasis Extraordinary Meeting, held virtually on the side -lines of the UN General Assembly, today. Speaking at a panel entitled “The Potential for South Asia”, Minister Shahid noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the inequalities that exist within and between countries to a shocking level. […]
Foreign Minister Shahid calls on the international community to strengthen its commitment to the principles of the UN and to revive the true spirit of multilateralism, at the General Debate of the 75th UN General Assembly
His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today delivered the Maldives’ statement, via pre-recorded video, at the General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Recalling the first ever words spoken on behalf of the Maldives at the UN fifty-five years ago, Minister Shahid reiterated the commitment of the Maldives […]
Minister Shahid calls for urgent global action to address climate change, on the sidelines of the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly
Speaking at the High Level Event on the Humanitarian Impact of Combined Conflict, Climate and Environmental Risks held on the sidelines of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly today, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs, urged the international community to take decisive action to address the transnational issue of climate […]
President Delivers Remarks at the United Nations Biodiversity Summit
In this era of the Anthropocene, the major determinant in climate health and the earth’s well-being is human activity. It is up to us whether we harness our scientific knowledge and technological prowess for destructive ends, that yield short term profit, or to implement sustainable development strategies that are viable in the long term. These […]
‘Government remains committed to upholding democracy and human rights’ – President Solih
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the Maldives’ Government remains committed to upholding democracy and human rights. He made these remarks today in his message on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy. Extending warm wishes to all individuals and civil societies involved in promoting democratic values, President Solih expressed that the Government […]
Maldives Resumes Tourism with the Launch of “Rediscover Maldives…the Sunny Side of Life”
To commence the reopening of borders for all nationalities in Maldives, and to launch the “Rediscover Maldives…the sunny side of life” campaign, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has hosted a virtual press conference today. Top international media from 21 countries including the main source markets, China, Italy, India, Germany, Russia, UK, France, Saudi […]
President Visits Velana International Airport to Check Preparations to Reopen Borders
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, accompanied by relevant cabinet ministers and institutional representatives, visited Velana International Airport this evening to check ongoing preparations to safely reopen the Maldives’ borders tomorrow, July 15th. After consulting with his cabinet, health authorities and tourism stakeholders, July 15th was deemed an appropriate date to allow tourists back into the country […]