Maldives' first resident ambassador to US presents credentials

Ghafoor conveyed to Biden, the government, and people of the United States, personal greetings, and sincere best wishes of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

13 December 2022

US gives extra $3m in bilateral assistance to Maldives

Since 12 March 2019, the US has obligated over $28 million in bilateral assistance to Maldives.

29 November 2022

Maldives hopes for first US embassy late this year or early next

US diplomatic dealings with the Maldives are currently handled through the US embassy in politically troubled Sri Lanka.

19 September 2022

$250k USAID grant to scale up sand tech to address erosion

INVENA, along with its technology partner the Self-Assembly Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have piloted a nature-based solution.

8 August 2023

Biden to send delegation to Maldives new pres inauguration

Samantha Power, administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will lead the delegation.

15 November 2023

US grants extra $7.2m to Maldives

The funds will support programming to strengthen democratic governance, environmental conservation, and climate change adaptation.

6 June 2023

Maldives reopens embassy in US

The US is also working on opening its first resident embassy in Maldives this year.

17 June 2023

First resident US ambassador to Maldives presents credentials

President Solih emphasised that Yon's appointment and the establishment of a US embassy signify an expansion of the partnership between the Maldives and the US.

6 September 2023