Minister of Foreign Affairs Iruthisham Adam met with the newly appointed envoys of eight countries to the Maldives.
During the meetings, which were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ambassadors and high commissioners were conveyed congratulations following the presentation of their letters of credence to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.
They also held discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
Maldives and Qatar reaffirm closer ties in ambassadorial meeting
Minister Iruthisham Adam and Qatar's newly appointed ambassador to the Maldives, Hamad Mohammed Abdullah Al-Sanad Al-Dosari, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and discussed developments in the Middle East, emphasising the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting regional peace and stability.
At the start of the meeting, Minister Iruthisham conveyed the condolences of the Maldivian government and people to Qatar following the passing of the country's former Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
She also congratulated Ambassador Al-Dosari on his appointment, expressing confidence that his tenure would help further strengthen the longstanding ties between the Maldives and Qatar.
The minister thanked Qatar for its continued support to the Maldives and paid tribute to the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani for his contributions to the country's development.
Both sides noted the positive momentum in bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
They also exchanged views on the evolving situation in the Middle East, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to achieving lasting peace, security and stability in the region.
Foreign Minister Iruthisham was accompanied by, Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, State Minister Abdullah Hameed, Additional Secretary Khadeeja Najeeha, Senior Under Secretary Fathimath Naeema, and Assistant Director Mohamed Shujau during this bilateral call.
Maldives and Namibia discuss stronger bilateral cooperation
The Maldives and Namibia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, and enhancing engagement with African countries during talks between Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam and Namibia's newly appointed Non-resident High Commissioner, Alex L. Tukuhupwele.
Minister Iruthisham congratulated the High Commissioner on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would help deepen relations between the Maldives and Namibia.
During the meeting, the minister reiterated the Maldives' commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in areas of shared interest. She also highlighted the importance of closer engagement with African countries and continued collaboration in multilateral forums.
Both sides explored new avenues for cooperation aimed at delivering mutual benefits to the people of both countries.
Foreign Minister Iruthisham was accompanied at the meeting by Foreign Secretary Fathimath Inaya, Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, Ambassador-at-Large Dr Abdullah Shiham Hassan, Additional Secretary Khadeeja Najeeha, and Assistant Director Mohamed Shujau.
Maldives and Fiji pledge closer cooperation on tourism and SIDS priorities
The Maldives and Fiji have pledged to strengthen cooperation in tourism, economic initiatives and multilateral advocacy for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), as Fiji's newly appointed Non-resident High Commissioner to the Maldives, Jagannath Sami, met Maldivian Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam.
During the discussions, the two sides explored areas of shared interest, including opportunities to expand cooperation in tourism and economic development. They also highlighted the importance of working closely as fellow Small Island Developing States in multilateral forums to address common challenges and advance shared priorities.
Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam congratulated High Commissioner Sami on presenting his Letters of Credence and wished him success in his diplomatic mission.
High Commissioner Sami thanked the minister for her good wishes and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the Maldives and Fiji during his tenure.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Ministry Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, Minister of State Dr Mariyam Zulfa, Senior Political Director Ahmed Haanee Naeem and Deputy Desk Officer Aminath Maisa Latheef.
Maldives, Kosovo pledge stronger ties in education and tourism
The Maldives and Kosovo reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both sides expressing interest in expanding cooperation in education and tourism during the meeting between the Maldives' foreign minister and Kosovo's newly appointed non-resident ambassador, Lulzim Pllana.
During the meeting, Minister Iruthisham congratulated Ambassador Pllana on the presentation of his credentials and reiterated the Maldives' commitment to deepening cooperation between the two countries in the years ahead.
Ambassador Pllana thanked the minister for her warm wishes and said he looked forward to working closely with the Maldives to strengthen relations in areas of mutual interest, particularly education and tourism, during his tenure.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Ministry Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, Deputy Minister Aminath Rana Hussain Shiham, Senior Political Director Ahmed Haanee Naeem and Deputy Desk Officer Khadeeja Aufiyau.
Maldives, Slovenia discuss closer cooperation on climate and trade
The Maldives and Slovenia discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in areas including climate change, education, trade, tourism and multilateral initiatives, as both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties.
During the meeting, Minister Iruthisham congratulated Ambassador Tomaz Mencin on the presentation of his credentials and highlighted several areas where the two countries could deepen cooperation, including education, climate change, trade, tourism and multilateral initiatives of mutual interest.
The minister also reaffirmed the Maldivian government's commitment to working closely with the ambassador to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Maldives and Slovenia.
Ambassador Mencin thanked the foreign minister and reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing ties between the two countries during his tenure.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Fathimath Inaya, Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, State Minister Mohamed Shahyb, Senior Political Director Ahmed Haanee Naeem and Deputy Desk Officer Aminath Iba Abdullah Rasheed.
Maldives, Somalia reaffirm commitment to stronger ties
The Maldives and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, while also exchanging views on regional and international issues.
During the meeting, Minister Iruthisham congratulated Somalia's newly appointed Non-Resident Ambassador to the Maldives, Dr Abdullahi Mohammed Odowa on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would help deepen relations between the Maldives and Somalia.
The minister reaffirmed the Maldives' commitment to enhancing cooperation with Somalia in areas of shared interest, while both sides also discussed regional and international developments.
The meeting concluded with both countries reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
Foreign Minister Iruthisham was accompanied by Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, Minister of State Uza Lubna Mohamed Zahir Hussain, Additional Secretary Khadeeja Najeeha, Senior Under Secretary Fathimath Naeema and Deputy Desk Officer Fathmath Layana Ihusan.
Maldives, Cuba seek stronger health cooperation
The Maldives and Cuba have discussed strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in the health sector, during a meeting between Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam and Cuba's newly appointed non-resident ambassador, Patricia Lázara Pego Guerra.
Minister Iruthisham congratulated Ambassador Pego Guerra on the presentation of her credentials and welcomed the opportunity to further strengthen ties between the Maldives and Cuba.
During the meeting, the ambassador thanked the foreign minister for her warm wishes and reaffirmed her commitment to enhancing relations between the two countries during her tenure.
Both sides discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, with particular emphasis on the health sector as an area for closer collaboration.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Fathimath Inaya, Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, Senior Political Director Ahmed Haanee Naeem and Assistant Director Aminath Warudha.
Maldives, Dominican Republic seek closer tourism, SIDS cooperation
The Maldives and the Dominican Republic have discussed expanding cooperation in tourism and reaffirmed the importance of working together as fellow Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in multilateral forums.
Minister Iruthisham congratulated Dominican Republic's newly appointed Non-resident Ambassador to the Maldives, Francisco Manuel Comprés Hernández on the presentation of his credentials and welcomed the opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the ambassador thanked the foreign minister for her warm wishes and reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing ties between the Maldives and the Dominican Republic during his tenure.
Both sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation across a range of sectors, including tourism, and underscored the value of closer collaboration as fellow Small Island Developing States in multilateral forums.
The meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Fathimath Inaya, Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, Senior Political Director Ahmed Haanee Naeem and Deputy Desk Officer Aminath Maisa Latheef.