The newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Maldives to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Geela Ali, presented her Letters of Credence to His Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg. The ceremony took place at the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg this morning.

During the private audience, The Hereditary Grand Duke welcomed Ambassador Geela and congratulated on her appointment. Ambassador Geela also conveyed greetings and good wishes from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and the people of Maldives. She also reassured her commitment to further strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries during her tenure. 

Ambassador Geela was accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Abdulla Mushrif, and the First Secretary at the Embassy, Mr. Mohamed Shaffau Ibrahim.

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday night stated that the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC) would be the Maldives’ legacy of bold decisions, courageous partnerships, and national purpose. President Dr Muizzu made the remarks while speaking at the landmark joint venture agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony for the establishment of the MIFC.

The ceremony, attended by distinguished guests including several high-profile international dignitaries, marked the beginning of a bold new chapter defined by ambition, innovation, and transformation. President Dr Muizzu described the MIFC as a commitment to diversifying the Maldives’ economy beyond traditional boundaries, to empowering Maldivians with opportunity, resilience, and pride, as well as a commitment to the world that the Maldives is ready to lead in reimagining the future of finance, sustainability, and urban living.

The President stated that the MIFC is the Maldives’ launchpad to becoming a developed nation by 2040. He added that the Maldives is embarking on this extraordinary journey with clarity, conviction, and optimism. The President further stated that the Maldives is not only a destination or a small island state, but a driver of global change and a smart island nation at the epicentre of the Indian Ocean’s economic and digital evolution.

President Dr Muizzu emphasised that the Maldives would not imitate models of the past, but rather set a new benchmark for a financial ecosystem that is borderless, digital-first, inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready. He noted that the MIFC, with its projected multibillion-dollar revenues and significant long-term contributions to the Maldives’ national GDP, would be a catalyst for unlocking opportunities across industries. The President envisioned the MIFC uplifting the community and creating pathways for generations of Maldivians to come.

At the ceremony, the President oversaw the signing of the joint venture agreement and MoU between the Ministry of Finance and Planning and MBS Global Investments for the establishment of the MIFC, and later presented commemorative mementoes to the distinguished guests.

Source: https://presidency.gov.mv/Press/Article/33634

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Third Amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act (Law No. 01/2007), following its passage by the People’s Majlis at the 20th sitting of the first session of the year, held on 15 April 2025.

The Amendment introduces a new provision to the Immigration Act, expressly prohibiting the entry of individuals holding Israeli passports into the territory of the Republic of Maldives. The ratification reflects the Government’s firm stance in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people.

The Government of Maldives reaffirms its resolute solidarity with the Palestinian cause and its enduring commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of the Palestinian people. The Maldives continues to advocate for accountability for violations of international law and remains vocal across various international platforms in its condemnation of Israel’s actions.

President Dr Muizzu has consistently reiterated the Maldives’ principled support for the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions and international legal norms.