Maldives’ Foreign Policy Centres Around Peace: President Solih

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated that preserving and promoting national peace has been the primary focus of Maldives' foreign policy over the past five years. Speaking at a ceremony where he conferred the Most Distinguished Foreign Service Medal upon two long-serving individuals, Solih reflected on the state of international relations when his administration assumed office: ties with international organizations were in disarray and diplomatic relations with several Islamic countries had been severed, leading to Maldives' isolation. His administration worked to rebuild trust, re-establishing diplomatic relations and restoring international confidence. The Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth, achieved visa-free travel to 101 countries, extended diplomatic ties to 185 nations, and presided over the 76th UN General Assembly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was removed from the civil service mandate to strengthen it. Solih thanked Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid for his role.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated that preserving and promoting national peace has been the primary focus of Maldives' foreign policy over the past five years. Speaking at a ceremony where he conferred the Most Distinguished Foreign Service Medal upon two long-serving individuals, Solih reflected on the state of international relations when his administration assumed office: ties with international organizations were in disarray and diplomatic relations with several Islamic countries had been severed, leading to Maldives' isolation. His administration worked to rebuild trust, re-establishing diplomatic relations and restoring international confidence. The Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth, achieved visa-free travel to 101 countries, extended diplomatic ties to 185 nations, and presided over the 76th UN General Assembly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was removed from the civil service mandate to strengthen it. Solih thanked Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid for his role.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated that preserving and promoting national peace has been the primary focus of Maldives' foreign policy over the past five years. Speaking at a ceremony where he conferred the Most Distinguished Foreign Service Medal upon two long-serving individuals, Solih reflected on the state of international relations when his administration assumed office: ties with international organizations were in disarray and diplomatic relations with several Islamic countries had been severed, leading to Maldives' isolation. His administration worked to rebuild trust, re-establishing diplomatic relations and restoring international confidence. The Maldives rejoined the Commonwealth, achieved visa-free travel to 101 countries, extended diplomatic ties to 185 nations, and presided over the 76th UN General Assembly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was removed from the civil service mandate to strengthen it. Solih thanked Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid for his role.

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