This is a list of international presidential trips made by Mohamed Muizzu, the 8th and current President of the Maldives, since he assumed the presidency on 17 November 2023.
As of November 2024, Mohamed Muizzu has made 11 trips to 7 countries.
Summary
edit- 1 Visit: China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Antigua and Barbuda
- 2 Visit: United Arab Emirates, India
- 3 Visit: Singapore
2023
edit# | Country | City Visited | Dates | Details |
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1
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Turkey | Ankara | 26–30 November | State Visit, at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.[1] He was accompanied by wife, Sajidha Mohamed and Government officials.[2][3] |
United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 30 November – 2 December | Working visit, Muizzu departed in Dubai for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference.[4] He delivered a National Statement at the High-level Segment of the COP28,[5] Muizzu outlined the Maldives' expectations for COP28, emphasizing the importance of the Global Stocktake committing to a strategy that corrects the course towards a 1.5-degree trajectory in accordance with the Paris Agreement.[6] |
2024
edit# | Country | City Visited | Dates | Details |
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2 | China | Beijing | 7–13 January | State Visit, following an invitation from the President of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of China.[7][8][9][10][11] |
3 | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | 11–15 February | Working visit, to attend the World Governments Summit 2024, at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai.[12][13][14] |
4 | Singapore | Singapore | 21–23 March | Unofficial visit[15][16] |
5 | 30 April – 5 May | Unofficial visit[17][18] | ||
6 | Saudi Arabia | Makkah Madinah |
10–15 May | Official visit, to perform Umrah with the hospitality of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.[19][20] He was accompanied by Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, Sheikh Mohamed Latheef, Chief of Staff, Abdulla Fayaz, Ali Arif and Abdulla Nasir.[21] |
7 | Antigua and Barbuda | St. John's | 25–31 May | Working visit, to attend the Small Island Developing States (SIDS), held in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.[22] He also co-chaired the conference, called on the international community to honour its past commitments and meet Small Island Developing States's tailored financing needs.[23][24] |
8 | India | New Delhi | 9–11 June | State Visit, after accepting the invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the third swearing in ceremony of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers of India.[25] This visit is Muizzu's first state visit to India since his Inauguration in November 2023.[26][27] |
9 | Singapore | Singapore | 26–28 August | Unofficial visit for medical purposes.[28] |
10 | United States | New York City, Trenton, New Jersey | 20–29 September 2024 | Official visit, to attend the Seventy-ninth session of the United Nations General Assembly, delivered speech to the GA and will meet world leaders, and co-chair 2024 Summit of the Future.[29][30] |
11 | India | New Delhi Mumbai Agra Bangalore |
6–10 October 2024 | State Visit; First bilateral visit to India.[31] |
12 | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | 11–12 November | Arab-Islamic summit 2024[32] |
13 | Azerbaijan | Baku | 12–15 November | 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference |
14 | United Kingdom | London | 20–25 November | Unofficial visit |
Possible trips
editCountry | City possible | Date possible | Details |
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Saudi Arabia | Makkah | Unknown | President Muizzu will possibly depart for the Hajj pilgrimage in any year as most past presidents did. |
References
edit- ^ Shahid, Malaika (26 November 2023). "President Dr. Muizzu departs on first official visit to Turkey". The Edition. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "The President and First Lady depart on an official visit to Türkiye". The President's Office of the Republic of Maldives. Government of the Maldives. 26 November 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "President and First Lady depart on official visit to Türkiye". Avas. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
- ^ "COP-28 commences in Dubai, President Dr. Muizzu to address". PSM News. Public Service Media. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "The President attends the opening ceremony of the World Leaders Summit at COP28". The President's Office of the Republic of Maldives. Government of the Maldives. 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Amir, Rabeeha (30 November 2023). "President Dr. Muizzu Heads to Dubai for COP28 Summit". The Edition. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "The President and First Lady depart on a State Visit to China". The President's Office of the Republic of Maldives. Government of the Maldives. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "The President and First Lady arrive in China on state visit". High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Singapore. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "President arrives in China on state visit". Atoll Times. Next Media Group. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed depart for state visit to China". The Times of India. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Naizak (8 January 2024). "President Muizzu departs to China on first-ever state visit". Sun. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "The President departs for the UAE to attend the World Governments Summit 2024". The President's Office of the Republic of Maldives. Government of the Maldives. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (11 February 2024). "Pres. Muizzu to head to UAE on an official visit". Raajje TV. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Pres Dr. Muizzu to depart to UAE on Sunday". Avas. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "The President and First Lady depart on an unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "The President concludes unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "The President and First Lady depart on an unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "The President concludes unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office. 5 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "The President and First Lady depart for Umrah on the hospitality of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud". The President's Office. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Zalif, Zunana (10 May 2024). "First Couple departs for Umrah pilgrimage". Raajje TV. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Naizak (10 May 2024). "First couple travels to perform Umrah at Saudi King's invitation". Sun. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "President Of The Maldives arrives in Antigua and Barbuda for the 4th International Conference on SIDS". Antigua News Room. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "The President returns to Malé after concluding visit to Antigua and Barbuda to attend SIDS4". The President's Office. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Muizzu Arrives in Antigua and Barbuda for SIDS Conference". MV+. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "President Dr Muizzu accepts the invitation to Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in ceremony". The President's Office. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ Kulkarn, Abhimanyu, ed. (8 June 2024). "Amid Strained Ties, India Plans Grand Welcome For Maldives President". NDTV. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Amid Tensions, India To Welcome Maldives President Muizzu Ahead of Modi's Swearing-In". Times Now. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "The President and First Lady depart on an unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "President Dr Muizzu departs for New York to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly". The President's Office. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "President Dr. Muizzu to Attend the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79)". The President's Office. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "President and First Lady arrive in New Delhi, India on state visit". The President's Office. 6 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "President Dr Muizzu arrives in Saudi Arabia for Joint Arab-Islamic Summit". The President's Office.