Diplomacy
PPM calls on US to renounce Jerusalem announcement
A general view shows the Western Wall (R) and the Dome of the Rock (L) in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem on December 5, 2017. The EU’s diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini said that the status of Jerusalem must be resolved “through negotiations”, as US President Donald Trump mulls recognising the […]
Maldives denounces Trump’s decision on Jerusalem
A picture taken from the Mount of Olives shows the Old City of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock mosque in the centre, on December 6, 2017. President Donald Trump is set to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, upending decades of careful US policy and ignoring dire warnings from Arab and Western allies alike […]
Official Reception to mark the 45th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between
Island hopping — on Maldives-China FTA
The announcement of a free trade agreement between the Maldives and China is another sign of Beijing’s success in its outreach in South Asia. After its push for maritime linkages across the Indian Ocean, including naval exercises and port projects, and for the enhancement of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative, China seems […]
President and First Lady arrive in China on State Visit
PPM slams Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
A general view of the city of Jerusalem shows the Dome of the Rock mosque (C) on December 4, 2017. Palestinian leaders were seeking to rally diplomatic support to persuade US President Donald Trump not to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital after suggestions that he planned to do so. East Jerusalem was under Jordanian control […]
Ex-pres Nasheed meets Sri Lankan prime minister
Former president Mohamed Nasheed (L) poses for picture with Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. PHOTO/MOHAMED NASHEED TWITTER Former president Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday met with the prime minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe. Nasheed revealed in a cryptic tweet that he had “discussed the need for inclusive, free and fair elections” in the Maldives […]
Sri Lanka’s Spectrum College to provide discounts to Maldivian students
Sri Lanka’s Spectrum College and Embassy of Maldives sign and exchange agreements for Spectrum to provide special discounts to Maldivian students that enrol at the college via MECC. PHOTO/EMBASSY OF MALDIVES Spectrum College in neighbouring Sri Lanka signed an agreement with the Embassy of Maldives on Tuesday to provide special discounts for Maldivian students that […]