Maldives Opens First Resident Embassy in Türkiye
The flag hoisted to officially open the Maldives Embassy in Ankara | Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affair
The Maldives has officially opened its first resident embassy in the Republic of Türkiye, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
The Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in Türkiye was inaugurated on Tuesday in Ankara by Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel. The ceremony featured a flag-hoisting event attended by Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and the Ambassador of the Maldives to Türkiye, Lieutenant General (Retired) Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, officially inaugurated the first resident Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in the Republic of Türkiye
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The event brought together a range of participants, including the Chairperson of the Maldives–Türkiye Interparliamentary Friendship Group Dr Ümmügülşhen Öztürk, senior Turkish foreign ministry officials, members of the business community, Turkish media, embassy staff, and members of the Maldivian community residing in Ankara.
The Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the establishment of the embassy as a historic milestone in diplomatic relations. The resident diplomatic mission is expected to support the Maldives’ foreign policy priorities and provide consular services to the growing number of Maldivians living in Türkiye.
The Embassy is also set to serve as a platform for enhancing cooperation between the two nations in a range of areas, both on a bilateral and multilateral level.
During the inauguration, Minister Khaleel highlighted the Embassy’s role in deepening diplomatic ties, promoting economic collaboration, and encouraging cultural and people-to-people connections.
Minister Ersoy also spoke at the ceremony, noting the longstanding friendship between the Maldives and Türkiye, which he said has expanded over the years across various sectors, including tourism, culture, economy, and education.
