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Foreign Affairs | 1 day, 12 hours ago | neutral

Triple Credentials: New Envoys from France, Netherlands, Philippines

On June 9, 2026, newly appointed non-resident ambassadors from France, the Netherlands, and the Philippines presented their Letters of Credence to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and paid courtesy calls on Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam. The ambassadors were Rémi Lambert (France), Wiebe Jakob De Boer (Netherlands), and Nina P. Cainglet (Philippines). Additional ambassadors are expected to present credentials in the coming weeks.

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Foreign Affairs | 4 days, 6 hours ago | neutral

Three new ambassadors call on Maldives Foreign Minister

On 9 June 2026, the newly appointed ambassadors of the Philippines, Netherlands, and France paid courtesy calls on Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam. The French ambassador also presented his Letters of Credence to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The meetings reaffirmed bilateral ties.

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Foreign Affairs | 1 week ago | neutral

MDP wins Hithadhoo North by-election; Sodiq pledges accountability

Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Abdulla Sodiq won the Hithadhoo North parliamentary by-election on June 6, 2026, defeating ruling PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed by 62 votes. Sodiq secured 1,375 votes (51.15%) to Saeed's 1,313, with a voter turnout of about 66%. Sodiq vowed to use his seat to hold the government accountable.

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Foreign Affairs | 1 week ago | positive

Maldives elected to UN ECOSOC for first time

Maldives has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027-2029 term, marking its first time on the council since joining the UN in 1965. It received 183 votes, securing one of three Asia-Pacific seats alongside Malaysia and South Korea.

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