The Administration is actively seeking a solution to reduce tariffs levied on fish exports to Türkiye, says the President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the Administration is actively seeking a solution for reducing tariffs levied on fish exports to the Republic of Türkiye. The President made the remarks at the media briefing held upon his arrival at Velana International Airport (VIA) today, after concluding his official visits to the Republic of Türkiye […]
The President meets the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda on the sidelines of COP28
H.E. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, H.E. Gaston Browne, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Twenty-Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). Discussions between the President […]
President Dr Muizzu meets with the Prime Minister of India on the sidelines of the COP28
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the COP28 in Dubai this evening (1 December 2023). During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his congratulations to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on his assumption of office, two weeks ago. At the meeting, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment […]
The President meets with His Majesty King Charles III
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with His Majesty King Charles III on the sidelines of the Twenty-Eighth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28). The President and His Majesty King discussed the longstanding bilateral relations, further strengthening the excellent ties between the Maldives and the […]
The President Delivers National Statement at COP28; declares the government’s commitment to developing renewable energy systems capable of providing 33% of the nation’s electrical needs
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu declared the government’s commitment to developing renewable energy systems capable of providing 33% of the nation’s electrical needs within the next five years. He also noted that the current figure stands at 4%, and that Maldives aspires to generate a minimum of 600 million dollars to achieve the future goal, calling […]
The Maldives and Türkiye hold Official Talks
President of Maldives His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the President of Türkiye His Excellency Mr Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held Official Talks this evening at the Presidential Palace in Ankara. At the Official Talks, President Dr Muizzu noted that bilateral partnership between the Maldives and Türkiye is strong, and will be expanded to new areas […]
Dr Mohamed Muizzu sworn in as the 8th President of the Maldives
Under Article 114 of the Constitution of Maldives, H.E. Dr Mohamed Muizzu has sworn in as the 8th President of the Republic of Maldives. The President took his oath of office at the Special Assembly of the People’s Majlis held at the Republic Square this evening. The Chief Justice, Hon. Uz Ahmed Muthasim Adnan, administered […]
Foreign Minister Shahid meets with the Foreign Minister of the UAE
Foreign Minister His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, the Special Envoy of President His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UAE, Minister Shahid handed over a […]
State Minister Ahmed Khaleel attends the 22nd IORA Meeting of the Council of Ministers
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Ahmed Khaleel today participated in the 22nd Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The meeting held under the theme “Harnessing the opportunities of the Indian Ocean sustainably for inclusive development” was hosted by the current Chair […]
Foreign Secretary meets with Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP
Foreign Secretary Ahmed Latheef, met with the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Under-Secretary-General Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, today. The Executive Secretary of ESCAP currently undertaking a visit to the Maldives from 29 – 31 October 2022. During the meeting held this morning, the Foreign Secretary welcomed […]
Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid departs on an Official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Abdulla Shahid departs to the UK on an official visit from 29 October to 4 November 2022. During the visit, Minister Shahid is scheduled to meet with the new leadership of the UK including the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development The Rt Hon James […]
The Maldives Wins a Seat at the UN Human Rights Council
The Maldives has won a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council at the elections held today at the United Nations General Assembly in New York today. Today’s election saw 17 countries competing for 14 vacant seats. The Maldives competed in the Group of Asia-Pacific States for one of the four vacant seats. The […]