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Maldives to Participate in the 53rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

The 53rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council began today in Geneva, Switzerland. The session will be held from 19 June 2023 to 14 July 2023.
During the Session, the Maldives delegation will deliver national statements under several agenda items, in line with the Government’s key policies and priorities. The Maldives will also be delivering a joint statement for the Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change on behalf of a group of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) based in…

Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid pays a courtesy call on the President of Seychelles

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid paid a courtesy call on the President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan today, during the President’s State Visit to the Maldives. Read more

Minister Shahid meets with the United Nations Secretary-General

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid met with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres in New York today. At the meeting held during the Minister’s official visit to Washington D.C. and New York, Minister Shahid reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of Maldives to the United Nations and its Charter, and its commitment to working on priorities such as climate change, environmental sustainability, gender equality and youth empowerment. Read more

Minister Shahid hosts Reception to mark the re-opening of the Embassy of Maldives in the United Stat...

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Abdulla Shahid hosted a reception to mark the re-opening of the Embassy of the Maldives to United States today. Minister Shahid officially opened the Embassy in a ribbon cutting ceremony on 15 June 2023, marking a return to a full-time diplomatic presence after 14 years. Read more

Statement by the Government of the Republic of Maldives condemning the storming of the Embassy of th...

The Government of Maldives condemns the storming and vandalism of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Khartoum, Sudan, in addition to sabotaging the residences of Saudi staff working in the embassy which violate the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions and their employees.

Statement by the Government of Maldives condemning the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli For...

The Government of Maldives strongly condemns the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces on Tuesday night, and the attack on Palestinian worshipers, causing injury to worshipers and destruction to the mosque during this holy month of Ramadan.

Statement by the Government of Maldives expressing its support to the continuous efforts of the King...

The Government of Maldives expresses its strong support to the continuous efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reach a comprehensive political solution to end the crisis in Yemen.

Statement by the Government of Maldives on the violent attacks carried out in the West Bank city of ...

The Government of Maldives strongly condemns the violent attacks carried out today in the West Bank City of Jenin by Israeli forces, resulting in the deaths of five people, including a minor and injuries to several other innocent civilians. The Government and people of Maldives express heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the Israeli aggression and wish a swift recovery for the injured.