Maldives, Iran Re-Establish Bilateral Ties After Seven-Year Hiatus

The Maldives and Iran re-established diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus, announced during the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. State Minister Abdullah Khaleel and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian formalized the move. The two countries agreed to develop friendly relations and strengthen cooperation in investment, trade, travel, science, and technology. Relations were severed in May 2016 under President Abdulla Yameen in solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia restored ties with Iran in March 2023. The re-establishment is part of a China-led effort.

The Maldives and Iran re-established diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus, announced during the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. State Minister Abdullah Khaleel and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian formalized the move. The two countries agreed to develop friendly relations and strengthen cooperation in investment, trade, travel, science, and technology. Relations were severed in May 2016 under President Abdulla Yameen in solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia restored ties with Iran in March 2023. The re-establishment is part of a China-led effort.

The Maldives and Iran re-established diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus, announced during the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. State Minister Abdullah Khaleel and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian formalized the move. The two countries agreed to develop friendly relations and strengthen cooperation in investment, trade, travel, science, and technology. Relations were severed in May 2016 under President Abdulla Yameen in solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia restored ties with Iran in March 2023. The re-establishment is part of a China-led effort.

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