A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
MALE(Kyodo)– Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his Maldives counterpart Mohamed Asim met Saturday and agreed to cooperate closely in promoting Tokyo’s diplomatic strategy for the Indo-Pacific amid China’s rising clout in the region. It is the first time a Japanese foreign minister has visited the Indian Ocean island chain country, located near a key shipping […]
The foreign ministers of both Maldives and Japan are expected to sit down for in-depth discussions to seek newer and efficient approaches to fortify the bond between the two countries. The discussion will be taking place between local foreign minister Dr Mohamed Asim and his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono who is currently visiting the Maldives […]
Preparations are going on to conduct free trade discussions with the United Kingdom, according to Maldives Ambassador for the United Kingdom, Mr Ahmed Shiaan. In an interview with PSM news, Mr Shiaan said that when the UK officially exits EU, Maldives is interested in establishing free trade agreements between the two countries. He also highlighted […]
The alleged rape of a teenager by a senior lawmaker’s relative must be investigated by police, MPs said Saturday, as Twitter users accused the ruling party of a cover-up. The 18-year old told the Maldives Independent she was raped in the capital on Wednesday night and was offered hush money by her attacker, who claimed […]
President Abdulla Yameen meets with European Parliament delegation in October 2017 — Photo by: presidencymaldives A senior delegation from the European Union (EU) is to arrive in the Maldives this month. RaajjeMV understands that the delegation will be led by the Asia and Pacific Director of the European External Action Service (EEAS). EU’s Ambassador to […]
Islamic University’s chancellor speaks during an IUM conference. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Six companies have expressed interest to develop a tower under the government’s social housing scheme, “Hiya”, in the second phase of Hulhumale, following a bid opened by Islamic University of Maldives (IUM). IUM’s chancellor Mohamed Shaheem announced in a tweet that four international and […]
Aerial view showing MTCC’s dredger “Maha Jarraf” off the coast of HDh. Kulhudhuffushi. Land reclamation for the airport development project in Haa Dhaal atoll Kulhudhuffushi island has been completed. Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC)’s newest dredger “Maha Jarraf” reclaimed a total of 15 hectares, six from the island’s lagoon and nine from the island’s wetlands. […]
The Maldives is to celebrate National Patriotism Day on March 6, President Abdulla Yameen has said. “It is an important national campaign to instill patriotism within society,” said Wednesday’s announcement on the president’s website about the event, which is the first of its kind in the country. It is “aimed at promoting unity and culture […]
Jailed former vice president Ahmed Adeeb is being charged for bribing intelligence officials while he was in government. A spokesman from the Prosecutor General’s office told the Maldives Independent a case against Adeeb was forwarded to the criminal court on Tuesday. The charges are bribery and official misconduct. According to Raajjemv, Adeeb stands accused of […]