Having founded the Alliance for Small Island States (AOSIS) in 1990, together with Trinidad and Tobago and Vanuatu, the Republic of Maldives began its Chairmanship of the group in January 2015. Though being active in the group since its inception, this is the first time the Maldives has chaired the Alliance.

For in-depth information on Maldives role in AOSIS look at the Maldives Mission to the UN