Govt seeks ex-AG's advice on maritime boundary appeal

A special committee has been appointed and the assistance of foreign experts is being sought.

25 January 2024

Sudden change in Maldives stance over Chagos draws criticism

If the tribunal settles in favour of Mauritius, Maldives will have to divide around 96,000 square kilometres of the country's economic zone.

22 October 2022

2 FSM barges on maiden voyage from Egypt held in Eritrea

"It's not easy to get in touch with them, it's a little tricky. But the vessel is located through the tracker," Gasam said.

17 May 2023

Chagos never belonged to Maldives; not even important: Munawwar

Alleging that the question posed by the journalist was "sent by someone", Azima also spoke, saying it was difficult to not respond to the question.

4 May 2023

Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia reject China's latest Sea map

China says the line is based on its historic maps.

1 September 2023

Maldives tests Turkish drones to boost surveillance capacity

Some media reported that the agreement with Turkey to operate drones in Maafaru is worth about MVR 560 million.

15 March 2024

Seafarers get long-awaited SIDs

Maldives signed with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1967 as a member but has constantly failed to keep up with maritime guidelines.

28 September 2023

Ex-AG heads committee on 'lost' territory over Chagos dispute

The new government's first 100-day pledges include regaining the allegedly lost territory.

20 December 2023