Seven ambassadors have presented their Letters of Credence to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The separate ceremonies held in President's Office featured a cultural procession known as "Haiykolhu," accompanied by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Drum and Trumpet Band.
The Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Dr. Ali Achoui, presented his credentials to President Dr. Muizzu. Following the formal presentation, the two discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities for enhancing Islamic higher education. Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Algeria were established on March 8, 1988. Dr. Achoui will serve as a non-resident Ambassador, residing in India.
The first Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the Maldives, Issé Abdillahi Assoweh, also presented his Letters of Credence. During their meeting, the President and the Ambassador discussed cooperation in areas such as tourism and combating piracy. Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Djibouti were established on April 7, 2008. Ambassador Assoweh will also serve as a non-resident Ambassador.
The Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Elchin Nariman oglu Huseynli, presented his credentials to President Dr. Muizzu, who expressed admiration for Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage. They discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation and the possibility of establishing a cultural college in the Maldives. Diplomatic relations between the two nations were established on June 15, 2006, and Ambassador Huseynli will serve as a non-resident Ambassador.
The Ambassador of Bulgaria, Dr. Nikolay Yankov, presented his Letters of Credence to President Dr. Muizzu. They explored potential cooperation in tourism, education, and training, as well as enhancing international relations. Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Bulgaria date back to August 14, 1984. Ambassador Yankov will serve as a non-resident Ambassador, residing in India.
The Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Trinh Thi Tam, presented her credentials and discussed collaboration in trade, tourism, education, and fisheries with President Dr. Muizzu. Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Viet Nam were established on June 20, 1975. Ambassador Tam will serve as a non-resident Ambassador, residing in Sri Lanka.
The Ambassador of Georgia, Vakhtang Jaoshvili, presented his Letters of Credence to the President. Their discussions focused on enhancing tourism cooperation and encouraging more people-to-people exchanges. Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Georgia were established on March 11, 2010, with Ambassador Jaoshvili serving as a non-resident Ambassador, residing in India.
The Ambassador of Qatar, Jassim bin Jaber J.B. Al-Sorour, also presented his credentials to President Dr. Muizzu. During their discussion, the President and the Ambassador explored ways to expand bilateral relations, with a focus on trade and investment opportunities. Diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Qatar were established on March 11, 2010. Ambassador Al-Sorour will serve as a non-resident Ambassador, residing in Sri Lanka.
These presentations underscore the Maldives' commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties with nations across the globe.