Jul 18 2023

Minister Shahid calls on all States to uphold their commitments, to ensure effective implementation of the “High Seas Treaty.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, delivered a statement today in the Further Resumed Session of the Fifth Session of Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC) on an Internationally legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National…

Jun 19 2023

Foreign Minister Shahid meets with the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid met the Secretary of State of the United States of America Antony Blinken, today marking a pivotal moment in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The meeting took place at a crucial juncture as both Maldives and United States establishes resident embassies in their respective capitals, underscoring the…

Jun 19 2023

Key agreements exchanged between the Maldives and Seychelles

The Republic of Maldives and the Republic of Seychelles exchanged four key agreements on Monday, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations between the two countries. H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Mr Wavel Ramkalawan, presided over the agreement exchange ceremony. The agreements exchanged today are:

Jun 12 2023

The President highlights the administration’s aim to shift to renewable energy and reduce fossil fuel reliance

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih highlighted on Monday the administration’s objective to transition the Maldives into a nation that prioritises environmentally friendly energy generation by shifting towards renewable energy sources and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. He made these remarks while speaking at the official function to commemorate World Environment Day 2023 on Ukulhas Island…

Jun 12 2023

Fourth Session of the Maldives – Sri Lanka Joint Commission concludes

The Fourth Session of the Maldives – Sri Lanka Joint Commission was held on 07th June 2023, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka. His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives led the Maldivian delegation and His Excellency M.U.M. Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic…

Jun 09 2023

The President concludes AA. Ukulhas Island visit for World Environment Day celebrations

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih returned to Malé City on Tuesday after a two-day visit to Ukulhas Island in the Alifu Alifu Atoll. He visited the island to participate in the national-level celebrations of World Environment Day 2023. At the function held Monday evening, President Solih highlighted the administration’s objective to transition the Maldives into a…

May 16 2023

Remarks by His Excellency Faisal Naseem, Vice President of the Republic of Maldives at the 6th Indian Ocean Conference

Chair of the Organizing Committee of the 6th Indian Ocean Conference, Honorable Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, Distinguished Ministers and heads of delegations, Distinguished Representatives of the India Foundation;Excellencies, ladies and gentleman, A very good evening to you all. Let me begin by thanking the Government of the…