His Excellency Ahmed Sareer, Ambassador of the Republic of the Maldives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, visited the headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) in Riyadh today.
During the visit, Ambassador Sareer met with Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of IMCTC, and was briefed on the Coalition’s efforts and initiatives aimed at combating terrorism and extremism across the globe. At the meeting, discussions were held on enhancing Maldives…

The Permanent Representative of Maldives to Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Sareer, participated at the Extraordinary Open-ended Meeting of the OIC Executive Committee at the level of Permanent Representatives held today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The meeting convened by the OIC, at the request of the State of Palestine, discussed the recent decision of Israel to strip the Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf…

The Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Sareer, participated at the 2025 Conference on the Question of Jerusalem held today, in Dakar, Senegal. The Conference, jointly organized by the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) and the OIC was held under the theme “Palestinian Oppression and…

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Yahya Hassan Alhqahtani, presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at a ceremony held this morning at the President's Office.
The Ambassador was escorted to the President’s Office from Republic Square in a cultural procession, “Haiykolhu,” accompanied by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Drum and Trumpet Band.
Following the presentation, the President…

The newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Maldives to the State of Kuwait, Ahmed Sareer, presented his Letters of Credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, Abdullah Ali Abdullah-Al-Yahya.  The ceremony took place this afternoon at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait.
During the meeting that followed the ceremony, Ambassador Sareer conveyed warm greetings and sincere felicitations from His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu,

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at Al-Mina Palace today.
During the meeting, the President conveyed his profound gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi…

Maldivian hajj pilgrims have started arriving in Saudi Arabia. The first group of pilgrims arrived on 26th May 2025 at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah. They were greeted by Ambassador Ahmed Sareer, Maldives Consulate staff and senior officials from the Ministry of Interior.
Maldivian Hajj pilgrims received a warm and historic welcome at Jeddah Airport, as they arrived in Saudi Arabia for the sacred pilgrimage, under the Kingdom’s prestigious Makkah Route Initiative. This marks…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that Maldivian pilgrims will now be able to complete Saudi Arabia’s immigration, customs, and health procedures in Velana International Airport before departing for Hajj, under the Makkah Route Initiative. As part of the Pilgrim Experience Program of Saudi Vision 2030, this initiative allows Maldivian pilgrims to proceed directly to their accommodations upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, thereby significantly enhancing their travel experience. The…

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued an official statement on the adoption of the “New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.”

The President’s statement reads as follows:

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My Government welcomes the adoption of the “New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution”, the outcome document of the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by the governments of France and Saudi Arabia and held at the United Nations from 28-30 July 2025.

The New York Declaration is an overwhelming show of support by the international community for the permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people and for the recognition of the State of Palestine, and for its full UN membership.

It is a strong commitment by the international community to support a sustainable recovery for Palestine from Israel’s continued onslaught and to ensure Palestine’s economic feasibility and security.

The Government and the people of the Republic of Maldives will continue to show firm and unwavering support for the 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 law. 

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel participated in the Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and calls for their displacement from their land, held today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

In his remarks, Minister Dr. Khaleel raised concerns over Israel’s violations of the ceasefire Agreement, reflecting on the continued aggression by Israel against the people of Palestine. Minister Dr Khaleel condemned the ongoing calls for the displacement of Palestinian people from their land and called unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people and a permanent ceasefire. He further expressed Maldives’ firm support for the Gaza reconstruction plan adopted during the Arab League Summit.

Minister Dr Khaleel reiterated the Maldives’ unwavering commitment for the Palestinian cause, highlighting actions taken by the Maldives including through the filing of the declaration of intervention in the case concerning the obligations of Israel in relation to the presence and activities of UN agencies in the occupied Palestinian territory. He also noted that a just and lasting resolution can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.  
 
The Organization of the Islamic Cooperation comprising of 57 Member States, is a strong advocate for the people of Palestine and their aspiration for statehood. The Maldives has been an active member of the OIC since becoming a member in 1976. 

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Note: This press release is originally published here.

The Government of Maldives strongly condemns the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards by Israeli settlers, under the protection of occupying forces.

Such acts constitute a flagrant violation of international law and are provocative attempts to undermine the sanctity and historical status of Al-Aqsa Mosque. These repeated violations represent an attack on the religious rights of the Palestinian people and Muslims worldwide.

The Government of Maldives reiterates its call on the international community to take decisive measures to hold the occupying forces accountable for their actions, protect religious sanctities and ensure adherence to international law and international human rights law.

The Maldives firmly supports the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and stresses that a just and lasting resolution to the conflict can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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