‘Speeches / Statements / Press Releases’ Archives
Presidential Address 2011 (Unofficial Translation)
Honorable Speaker of the People’s Majlis: The opportunity to outline the state of the country as well as measures seen as necessary for its development, at the first session of this esteemed Majlis each year is a privilege granted to the Head of State. I note that this is [Read More]
Statement issued by the Maldives on the Artillery Exchange between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea
24 November 2010: The Maldives strongly condemns the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) unprovoked attack against the Republic of Korea, on the island of Yeonpypeong Island located in the South. The Maldives urges all parties involved to show immediate [Read More]
Regulation on the Conduct of Symbolic Marriages for Tourists
Please click the image to download the Regulation on the Conduct of Symbolic Marriages for Tourists. [Read More]
Action taken by the Government of the Maldives in connection with the Wedding Vows incident at Vilu Reef Resort
President’s Office - President Nasheed Asks Media to Respect Privacy of ‘Fake Wedding Vows’ Couple - President Nasheed Personally Apologises to ‘Fake Wedding Vows’ Couple - Maldives Government Apologises to Wedding Vows Couple - President [Read More]
Address by Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed, at the General Debate of the 65th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations
Mr President, Mr. Secretary-General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, First, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your election to preside over the sixty-fifth session of the General Assembly. Please be assured of my delegation’s full support and [Read More]
Statement by Vice President Dr Waheed at the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Summit
Your Excellencies; Ladies and Gentlemen; Today marks the 45th anniversary of my country joining the United Nations. Over the past 45 years United Nations, other international organizations and friendly countries have helped the Maldives to achieve enormous progress. For [Read More]
Address by President Nasheed At the Second Meeting of the Cartagena Group / Dialogue for Progressive Action
Your Excellencies, Prime Minister Spencer, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Maldives. I would especially like to thank and welcome H.E. Dr. Baldwin Spencer, the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, a fellow [Read More]
Statement by the Maldives on the Israeli Aggression against the Flotilla carrying Humanitarian Aid
1 June 2010 The Maldives is greatly saddened by the loss of civilian life in the Gaza-bound aid flotilla and wishes to extend its condolences to all those affected by the incident. The Maldives condemns in the strongest possible terms this clear act of aggression against [Read More]
Address by President Mohamed Nasheed at the inaugural session of Sixteenth SAARC Summit
Your Highness, Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests and Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be here, in the enchanting city of Thimphu, for this, the Sixteenth SAARC Summit. My delegation and I have been humbled by the warmness and hospitality [Read More]
Fortieth anniverssary of the extablishment of diplomatic relations between Maldives and Japan
Press Release Press Release 2007-04: 40th-anniversary of DPL relations Message from the President of Maldives Press-Release 2007-05: 40th anniversary of DPL relations – Message from the FMs of Maldives and Japan Press-Release 2007-06: 40th anniversary of DPL-relations [Read More]
