09 May 2021
Foreign Minister Shahid sends Europe Day greetings to EU High Representative
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid sends message of felicitations to Josep Borrell Fontelles, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, on the occasion of this year's Europe Day.
05 May 2021
Minister Shahid meets with the Secretary-General of the United Nations
Minister Shahid had a virtual meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres
03 May 2021
Message by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day
Over 30 years ago, the international community came together to commemorate the first Press Freedom Day, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993.
29 April 2021
Foreign Minister Shahid participates in the event to launch UNDP’s 2020 Human Development Report in the Maldives
Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid today participated in the launch of the “2020 Human Development Report” published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in a virtual event organized by the UNDP Office in Maldives.
27 April 2021
High-Level Joint Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) convened the virtual validation meeting of the new Cooperation Framework
High-Level Joint Steering Committee of the UNSDCF convened the virtual validation meeting of the new Cooperation Framework 2022-2026
27 April 2021
Minister Shahid calls to respect nature, emphasize on low carbon emissions, and promote the structural transformation needed to build a stronger, more sustainable and resilient economy
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, today participated at the 77th Commission session of UN-ESCAP.
16 April 2021
Minister Shahid speaks at the Raisina Dialogue Session entitled “Beyond Covid: Global Public Health after the Pandemic”
Minister Shahid speaks at the Raisina Dialogue Session entitled “Beyond Covid: Global Public Health after the Pandemic”
08 April 2021
Joint Press Release - First Meeting of India-Maldives Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-radicalisation
First Meeting of India-Maldives Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-radicalisation
31 March 2021
Minister Shahid holds virtual interaction with Permanent Representatives of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries at the United Nations
Minister discussed key issues of importance to both Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries and the Maldives
30 March 2021
Minister Shahid holds a virtual interaction with Geneva-based Ambassadors from Africa Group
Minister highlighted the shared concerns between the Maldives and the African countries
29 March 2021
First shipment of Covishield vaccine procured from Serum Institute of India arrives in the Maldives
In January and February this year, the Government of India had also gifted 200,000 doses of Covishield vaccine to the Maldives
29 March 2021
Foreign Minister Shahid meets Foreign Minister of Czech Republic
Minister Shahid expressed appreciation for Czech Republic’s active engagement and support to the Maldives
29 March 2021
Minister Shahid calls for working within the multilateral trading system towards sustainable and climate-resilient development at the WTO High-Level Panel Discussion on Trade, Environment and Sustainability
The Meeting “A Focus on Green Recovery in a COVID-19 Era”, was co-hosted by the Permanent Missions of Maldives and Barbados to the UN Office in Geneva
28 March 2021
Maldives welcomes “The Saudi Green Initiative and The Middle East Green Initiative”
The Government of the Republic of Maldives warmly welcomes the announcement of the “Saudi Arabia Green Initiative” and the “Middle East Green Initiative” by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today.
22 March 2021
Minister Shahid holds virtual interaction with Permanent Representatives of the some of the Small Island Developing States in New York
Minister Shahid highlighted the close relationship between the Maldives and SIDS countries, especially on issues of mutual interest
18 March 2021
Minister Shahid calls for International Support to Expedite Progress in achieving Water Related Goals
Statement was delivered at the High-level meeting on Implementation of the Water-related Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda
17 March 2021
Contracts signed for the water supply and sewerage system project in 34 islands, financed under the $800 million Dollar Credit Line Agreement
These projects are financed under the $800 million Dollar Credit Line Agreement signed between the Government of Maldives, and Export-Import Bank of India
13 March 2021
Minister Shahid speaks at the India Today Conclave
Minister Shahid spoke at the India Today Conclave-South at the session entitled, “Neighbourhood Navigation: The Common Water: Old Ties, New Strategies.
13 March 2021
Statement by H E Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives at the India Today Conclave - South
Statement by H E Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives at the India Today Conclave - South
11 March 2021
Information for Maldivians intending to travel to Russia
Maldivians can now travel to Russian Federation only via a direct flight originating from the Maldives
11 March 2021
Minister Shahid holds virtual interaction with Permanent Representatives of the European Union at the United Nations
Minister Shahid held a virtual interaction with Permanent Representatives and representatives from a number of EU member states
08 March 2021
Message by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid on the occasion of the International Women’s Day
"When women are given the freedom and liberty to shape their own destiny, we see nations thriving; we see the world content."
28 February 2021
Minister Shahid shares perspectives on India’s Development Cooperation during the Asia Economic Dialogue
The Asia Economic Dialogue is the flagship geo-economics conference of the Ministry of External Affairs of India
24 February 2021
Minister Shahid participates as Chief Guest at the valedictory session of the Virtual Workshop on Good Governance Practices in a Pandemic
Minister Shahid joined as the chief guest at the valedictory session of the workshop
24 February 2021
Minister Shahid urges Ambitious Gender-Responsive Climate Action at the Virtual Meeting of the Alliance for Multilateralismon the Margins of the 46th HRC Session
It aims to build momentum to the efforts undertaken to realign the current multilateral order with international law to allow peace, stability and prosperity
24 February 2021
Statement by His Excellency Abdullah Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Virtual ministerial meeting in the margins of the High Level Segment of the Human Rights Council
Generation equality Forum: Action coalition on Feminist Action for Climate Justice
22 February 2021
High Level Joint Steering Committee of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) Holds First Meeting Today
The UNSDCF is the instrument for planning and implementing the UN development activities in the country for the period 2022-2026, in line with the SDGs
21 February 2021
Official Visit of Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S Jaishankar to the Maldives
At the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives Abdulla Shahid, the External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the Maldives on 20-21 February 2021. He was accompanied by a delegation of senior officials from the Government of India.
19 February 2021
Minister Shahid welcomes the return of the United States to the Paris Agreement and calls for enhanced multilateral cooperation to tackle climate change at the Interactive Virtual Dialogue held by the Forum of Small States
Minister Shahid stated that multilateralism remains the best possible option to tackle the climate emergency
18 February 2021
Foreign Minister Shahid calls for the inclusion of vulnerable groups in every stage of development to integrate them into society and to eliminate discrimination
Minister reiterated the need for Governments to strengthen the measures to eliminate structural discrimination,by identifying gaps, challenges and opportunities
10 February 2021
Foreign Minister Shahid pays a courtesy call on the President of Bangladesh
President Abdul Hamid expressed his appreciation for the continued support by Maldives on issues of mutual importance
10 February 2021
Foreign Minister Shahid pays a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Minister Shahid reaffirmed Maldives’ support to Bangladesh on issues of mutual concern including the plight of the Rohingya people and climate change
27 January 2021
Embassy of Maldives in Germany co-organizes a webinar on “Investing in the Maldives” with the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade of Germany
Participants from the different Ministries provided an overview of Maldives’ recovery priorities and investment opportunities
24 January 2021
Maldives and China to hold 7th Round of Bilateral Talks
The two countries will also discuss economic recovery in a post-Covid world, and on the resumption of trade and tourism between Maldives and China
24 January 2021
Statement by the Government of Maldives on the occasion of the Entry into Force of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Today’s significance is a reminder of the global commitment to free the world of nuclear weapons
16 January 2021
The Ekuveni Synthetic Track inaugurated today
Minister stated that this project symbolises the Maldivian Government’s firm commitment to strengthening access to education to students throughout the Maldives
15 January 2021
Minister Shahid reiterates the call for peaceful resolution of dispute through negotiations at the Virtual Ministerial Conference held in Support of the Autonomy Initiative Under Moroccan Sovereignty
Minister also welcomed the recent decision of the United States to recognize the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco over the entire region of Western Sahara
06 January 2021
Approved Opening dates of Resorts, Hotels, Vessels and Transit Facilities
Approved Opening dates of Resorts, Hotels, Vessels and Transit Facilities
