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Maldives to US investors: 'Aiming for diversified economy'

Dr Waheed spoke of new efforts to redefine the financial sector.

US tariffs not expected to directly affect Maldives, Saeed says

Saeed also clarified that tourism, the Maldives' key economic sector, is not expected to be affected by the US tariff policy.

US considers closing embassy in Maldives amid diplomatic cutbacks

The memo has reportedly triggered concern among some US officials and foreign policy experts.

Trump's global tariffs pose risks to Maldives economy

Experts warn that the Maldives could face greater economic challenges if the global economic changes stemming from Trump's tariff policy continue.

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Maldives FM meets UN Secretary General Guterres

Zameer noted the importance of building on the momentum from the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).

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

Maldives president congratulates Trump on election victory

Trump has declared victory in a speech in West Palm Beach, Florida, saying “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”

6 November 2024

Maldives president congratulates Trump on assuming office

He expressed his wish to work with Trump to achieve shared goals for a more secure and safer global environment.

21 January 2025

Maldives reopens embassy in US

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

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

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

$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.