Maldives and Rwanda have formally established diplomatic relations today.
The Joint Communiqué formalising diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed on behalf of the Government of Maldives by Thilmeeza Hussain, Permanent Representative of Maldives to the United Nations and on behalf of the Government of Rwanda by Her Excellency Valentine Rugwabiza, Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations.
The Joint Communiqué was signed in a ceremony held at the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations in New York. Establishing and cultivating meaningful partnerships with every country that respects and values the friendship is an important priority of the foreign policy of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Following the establishment of diplomatic relations with Rwanda, Maldives currently maintains diplomatic relations with 172 countries.
Rwanda is a Member of Commonwealth and is scheduled to host the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) in 2020 in its capital Kigali.