The Permanent Representative of Maldives to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Ambassador Ahmed Sareer presented his Letter of Credence to Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, in an official ceremony held today at the OIC Headquarters in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Sareer conveyed greetings from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, and expressed the Government of the Maldives' commitment to promoting the values and principles of the OIC as stipulated in its Charter. The Ambassador further expressed appreciation to the Secretary General for his commendable role in uniting the OIC Member States on issues central to the Islamic Ummah. He further reaffirmed that the Maldives remains steadfast in its unwavering commitment to work closely with OIC and its Member States in support of the Palestinian cause. Secretary General welcomed the Ambassador to his new role and reiterated the OIC’s commitment to strengthen the cooperation with the Maldives and working towards the betterment of Muslim communities.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation is an international organization comprising of 57 Member States. The Maldives joined the OIC in 1976 and has since been an active Member in the organization. 

Ambassador Ahmed Sareer was accompanied by Ms. Rahumathullah Waheed, Second Secretary of the Consulate of the Maldives in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

The Imam of Masjid al-Nabawi, Sheikh Dr. Salah Al-Budair, concluded his official five-day visit to the Maldives on 26th April 2025. Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, the Minister of Islamic Affairs of the Maldives was at the Velana International Airport to see off the Imam.
During the visit, Sheikh Budair led Jummah prayers at Masjid Al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaan Al-Auzam, visited many other mosques and attended a number of scheduled events

Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi, Dr Salah bin Muhammad al-Budair, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The meeting took place at the President's Office this morning.

During the meeting, the President extended a warm welcome to the Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi, to the Maldives, highlighting hosting the Imam as a great honour. He also emphasised that the visit is a symbol of the longstanding brotherly ties between the Maldives and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He further highlighted that it has been 41 years since an Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi officially visited the Maldives.

Speaking at the meeting, the Imam of Masjid Al-Nabawi expressed gratitude to the Maldives Government for the invitation and hospitality. He remarked that the bond between the two nations is deeply rooted in their shared Islamic values and expressed his hopes for further strengthening of this relationship. He also conveyed warm greetings and well-wishes from His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

At the meeting, the President acknowledged the generous support of the Saudi government in various areas of national development, particularly in the field of Islamic education. He also expressed appreciation for the special care and hospitality extended to Maldivian pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah.

The meeting concluded with both the President and the Imam expressing their shared hopes that this historic visit will further strengthen the spiritual ties between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia and serve as a source of inspiration for the Maldivian people.