Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim
Maldives foreign minister accused of sexual harassment
Dr Mohamed Asim was accused by at least four junior female staff.
08 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Top India minister Swaraj explains Maldives no-show
The revelation comes days after India’s navy chief said the Maldives’ pivot to China posed a challenge and follows months of regional tension.
28 May 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives ‘committed’ to relationship with India
Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim has hailed the strength of India-Maldives diplomatic ties, seeking to counter suggestions that the relationship is under strain due to growing Chinese influence.
18 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
Trade with Qatar to continue despite cutting diplomatic ties
The opposition meanwhile condemned “President Yameen’s reckless foreign policy decisions, which appear to be increasingly dictated by Riyadh.”
06 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Saudi king’s visit to Maldives postponed
The foreign minister said the visit was postponed due to the flu outbreak. The announcement comes after a leaked audio clip of Majority Leader Ahmed Nihan talking about the sale of Himithi in Faafu atoll to Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud.
17 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives seeks third term on UN Human Rights Council
Despite the foreign minister claiming successful consolidation of democracy, the curtailment of fundamental rights and the widely condemned imprisonment of opposition leaders during President Abdulla Yameen’s three-year administration has prompted fears of an “authoritarian reversal.”
28 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
New foreign minister downplays UN request to halt execution
Contrary to reports in local media, the UN Human Rights Committee has not “ordered” the government to halt the imminent execution of a 22-year-old convict, newly-appointed Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim said today.
13 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM