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Maldives Republic | 1 year, 1 month ago | positive

Maldives Opens First Resident Embassy in Türkiye

On 15 April 2025, the Maldives opened its first resident embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, aiming to deepen diplomatic ties. Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel raised the national flag alongside Türkiye's Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Maldivian Ambassador Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef. Khaleel described the opening as a new chapter in bilateral relations. Ersoy highlighted cooperation in tourism, culture, economy, and education. The embassy will support Maldives' foreign policy, provide consular services to the Maldivian diaspora, and pursue bilateral and multilateral engagement.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 6 months ago | positive

Maldives to Open New Embassy in Ankara to Enhance Ties With Türkiye

The Maldives has announced plans to establish an embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, to enhance bilateral relations and promote political, economic, and cultural ties. The decision was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Mohamed Muizzu, following deliberations during his recent visit to Türkiye. Mohamed Firuzul, Undersecretary for Public Policy at the President's Office, stated the embassy will greatly benefit Maldivians in Türkiye and encourage Turkish investment. During Muizzu's visit, the two nations signed an 'Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation' between the governments. The Maldives and Türkiye established diplomatic relations on 28 May 1979.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 8 months ago | urgent

Suicide Bomb Attack Rocks Turkey Capital, Ahead of Parliament Session

A suicide bomb attack occurred in Ankara, Turkey, at 09:30 local time outside the Interior Ministry, just hours before the Turkish parliament was to reconvene. Two assailants used a hijacked vehicle from Kayseri, killing the driver. One detonated a bomb, injuring two police officers; the other was neutralized. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya declared it a terrorist attack. President Erdogan is scheduled to address parliament. The attack comes amid heightened security and ongoing parliamentary business, including ratification of Sweden's NATO membership, which Turkey approved in July.