UNGA President meets Vice-President Dhankar, thanks India for strong support
"His dynamic leadership of the 76th UNGA and his Presidency priorities, in particular on revitalizing the UN, have universal appeal. We are confident that his visit would further strengthen India`s close and multi-faceted ties with the Maldives," said Dhankhar.
Aug 28, 2022, 22:37 PM ISTUNGA Presidency elevates our leverage at international stage: Maldives President Solih
India was the first country to extend support to Maldives' candidature. The announcement was first made during Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla's Maldives visit in November.
Jul 26, 2021, 14:05 PM ISTCOVID-19, revival of economy among key focus areas for UNGA President-elect Abdulla Shahid
On the issue of terrorism, the President-elect said that the international community must come together and make sure to condemn all forms of terrorism. We can't pick and choose when it comes to terrorism, he said.
Jul 22, 2021, 16:52 PM ISTAbdulla Shahid visits India in his first foreign visit as UNGA President
Shahid, who is the foreign minister of Maldives, will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jul 21, 2021, 20:16 PM ISTIndian diplomat Nagaraj Naidu to be UNGA President's Chef du Cabinet
This is for the first time that an Indian diplomat will be at that post. His tenure will be for a period of one year. The post is like the chief of staff or like the PM's Principal Secretary in the Indian system.
Jun 10, 2021, 20:48 PM ISTIndia-backed Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid elected as UNGA President
The President of the General Assembly is elected every year by a secret ballot and requires a simple majority vote of the General Assembly. The 193-member General Assembly voted on Monday to elect Abdulla Shahid as the President, who will preside over the 76th session of the UN body that will commence in September.
Jun 07, 2021, 22:31 PM ISTIndia backs Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid's candidature for UNGA president
India has backed Maldives Foreign Minister's candidature for the President of United Nations General Assembly for 2021-22 period.
Nov 09, 2020, 21:47 PM ISTMaldives FM Abdulla Shahid thanks India for $250mn support to deal with COVID-19
Maldives is the only country to which India has provided such assistance to deal with COVID's economic impact.
Sep 30, 2020, 00:01 AM ISTUS to provide additional USD 9.5 million in assistance to Maldives
During the meeting Pompeo hailed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to enhance aviation security and an intent by USAID to facilitate sustained collaboration with the Maldives.
Feb 21, 2019, 10:31 AM ISTMaldives crisis: Lawmaker alleges President Yameen of inciting violence
Maldivian Member of Parliament (MP) Abdulla Shahid on Thursday alleged President Abdulla Yameen of inciting violence.Shahid on Twitter said, "President Yameen speaking to his supporters last night incited them to violence by telling them that he believed they would have killed & slaughtered the opposition if he had obeyed the SC Ruling of 1st Feb.
Feb 15, 2018, 12:48 PM IST