Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel concluded his visit to Brussels, Belgium.
Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel participated at the 4th European Union Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, held in Brussels from 20 – 21 November 2025. In addition to attending the Forum, Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel held official engagements with senior officials from several friendly countries, strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting cooperation on key regional and global…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel addressed a roundtable session on “Common endeavors for a clean and sustainable future”, today, at the sidelines of the fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum.
During his remarks, Minister Dr. Khaleel emphasized the Maldives’ acute vulnerability to the adverse impacts of climate change and highlighted the country’s ambitious climate commitments under its third Nationally Determined Contribution…

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel departed to Brussels, Belgium to attend the fourth European Union Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, on an invitation by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas. 
The Forum will take place in Brussels, Belgium from 20 – 21 November 2025, and will mark an important milestone for the cooperation between the European Union and the…

The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade announces the publication of the revised Foreign Investment Entry Requirements pursuant to Section 11 of the Foreign Investment Act (Act No. 11/2024), ratified by His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on 03 September 2024. These revisions, endorsed by the Cabinet, reflect the Government’s balanced approach to economic diversification by strengthening local industries in sectors where domestic capacity exists, while creating greater openness…

The Government of Maldives welcomes the agreement reached on the terms for the commencement of implementation of the first phase of US President Trump’s proposal to end the war on Gaza strip. 
The agreement reached today represents a glimmer of hope for sustaining calmness and offers the people of Palestine an opportunity to begin the long process of healing, restoration of peace and an end to the untold suffering they have endured over many years. The Maldives commends the tireless efforts…

The Maldives and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
The MoU on Political Consultations formalises the consultation mechanism established between the two countries in 2019, providing a structured framework…

This year marks two monumental milestones: the sixtieth anniversary of the Maldives’ membership in the United Nations and eight decades of the United Nations itself. Throughout our membership, the Maldives has consistently demonstrated that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can profoundly shape the multilateral system - from our pioneering advocacy for climate action through the Malé Declaration on Global Warming and Sea Level Rise to our pioneering role in the formation of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).

As a nation, we remain steadfast in our commitment to multilateralism and the rule of international law. Our concurrent service as Vice-President of the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council reflects our dedication to collective action aimed at eliminating poverty, vulnerability, and conflict in all their forms.

However, even as we commit ourselves to continued active participation, we are witnessing an erosion of trust in multilateralism and in multilateral institutions. Truly meaningful international cooperation can only be achieved through the genuine commitment of all Member States. On this United Nations Day, we therefore urge every Member State to dedicate their greatest efforts to advancing multilateralism in a world that has grown increasingly divided.

This collective action must lead to meaningful reform of the United Nations, particularly the Security Council. Faith in international law must be restored. We have witnessed this faith significantly eroded by the miscarriage of justice in Palestine. The principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, including respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, the equal rights of all peoples, and the right to self-determination, must be upheld universally and without exception.

As we commemorate this United Nations Day, let us renew our collective commitment to the ideals upon which this organization was founded. The challenges we face - from climate change to conflict, from inequality to injustice - can only be addressed through unity of purpose and genuine partnership. The Maldives stands ready to work alongside all nations in strengthening the multilateral system and building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world for all.

ENDS

The Government of the Republic of Maldives strongly condemns the preliminary approval by the Israeli Knesset of two draft laws that would impose Israeli sovereignty over the Occupied West Bank and seek to legitimise Israeli sovereignty over the illegal settlement. 

The Maldives considers this decision by the Israeli Knesset as a dangerous escalation that constitutes a clear and serious violation of international law. It further jeopardises the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the region.

The Maldives reiterates its call on the international community to take urgent and concrete actions to end these provocations, safeguard the rights of Palestinian people, and to hold Israeli accountable for all violations committed in the occupied Palestinian territory. 

The Government of Maldives reaffirms its firm and consistent support for the just and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and for an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Ends

Statement by the Government of Maldives on Israel’s military aggression against the innocent civilians in Gaza

Director General of Southeast and Southwest Asian Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan pays courtesy call on State Minister Ahmed Khaleel

Japan-Maldives Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk. 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid arrived in Tokyo, Japan on an official visit to attend the State Funeral of the Former Prime Minister of Japan Abe Shinzo. The Minister will be representing the Maldives at the State Funeral on behalf of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih as his special envoy.