I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator. The signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict. Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect and as a first step, Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade. I offer my heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump whose steadfast commitment to diplomacy and preference for peaceful resolution have once again helped end a conflict that could have led to devastating consequences for the region and beyond. I also commend the dedication and tireless efforts of the United States negotiating team, including J.D. Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, for their invaluable contributions to this achievement. I express my profound respect and appreciation to His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic of Iran and President Masoud Pezeshkian for their wisdom, foresight and statesmanship in embracing the cause of peace. I also wish to recognize the efforts of the Iranian negotiating team, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi and Eskandar Momeni, whose patience, perseverance and commitment to constructive engagement were instrumental in bringing this agreement to fruition. I would especially like to acknowledge the sincere efforts and constructive engagement of the leadership of the State of Qatar in helping reach this point. I also highly commend the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye and the Arab Republic of Egypt for their indispensable role and invaluable contributions in this regard. I would also like to make special mention of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, whose tireless efforts, selfless dedication and instrumental role were critical in facilitating this breakthrough and advancing the cause of peace and regional stability. May this Memorandum of Understanding serve as an enduring foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the complete region. @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

The Maldives is deepening ties with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Türkiye, and Qatar—but growing rivalries among Gulf powers are making that strategy harder to sustain. Malé now faces increasing pressure to balance competing partners without jeopardising trade, investment, or security ties: @gs_aditya or-f.org/39219 #Maldives #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

Bangladesh has summoned a senior Indian diplomat posted in Dhaka to protest against the treatment of an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman who was reportedly detained and questioned for several hours at New Delhi airport, in the latest diplomatic row between the neighbors reut.rs/4vopOrW

Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland. We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard. With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony. @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

ދިފާޢީ އަދި ވަތަނީޚިދުމަތާބެހޭ ވަޒީރު އޮނަރަބަލް ހަސަން ރަޝީދު، އެމް.އެން.ޑީ.އެފް ސަދަން އޭރިޔާ ކޮމާންޑްގައި ޤާއިމްކޮށްފައިވާ، އެމް.އެން.ޑީ.އެފް އެއަރ ސްޓޭޝަންއަށް ޒިޔާރަތްކުރައްވައިފި. މި ޒިޔާރަތުގައި އެއަރ ސްޓޭޝަންގައި މަސައްކަތް ކުރައްވާ އެމް.އެން.ޑީ.އެފްގެ އެއަރ ކޯރގެ ސިފައިންނާއި ބައްދަލުކުރައްވާ، ރާއްޖޭގެ ސަރަޙައްދު ބެލެހެއްޓުމަށްޓަކައި އެއަރ ކޯރ އިން ހިންގަމުންދާ އޮޕަރޭޝަން ބައްލަވާލެއްވި. @MNDF_Official

Spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified.

Secretary, @halah_hameed met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Maldives @YHAlghtani . They discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen the longstanding ties between the #Maldives and #SaudiArabia.

Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam attends the Opening Ceremony of 7th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum and the 10th China-South Asia Expo 📃 Press Release | t.ly/qI0TJ

On Jun 9, SM Miyazaki received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Ahmed Mahloof, Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives. Noting that next year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, 🇯🇵🇲🇻 confirmed to further promote defense cooperation🤝

Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam departs to China on an Official Visit 📃 Press Release | t.ly/rNBHl

The newly appointed U.S. Chargé d’affaires, Mr. David Williams, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Defence and National Service, H.E. Hassan Rasheed, at the Ministry of Defence and National Service today. The discussion focused on further strengthening bilateral relations and advancing strategic cooperation between the Republic of Maldives and the United States. @USinMaldives

Mauritius said that it had not received any proposal from the Trump administration on the Chagos Islands, after the Telegraph reported that the White House was considering a plan to buy the islands from Mauritius reut.rs/4vDJtEg

The Maldives and the United States continue to deepen cooperation in emergency preparedness and disaster resilience through the Interagency Emergency Management Workshop June 8-11, which kicked off today. The 4-day workshop brings together first responders and partner agencies to enhance coordination, preparedness, and response capabilities for emergencies and disasters. Organised collaboratively by the NDMA, MNDF and the United States Government through Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DM), Montana National Guard(MTNG) and Department of State’s Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response (DHR), the workshop focuses on interagency coordination, incident management, strategic communications, and scenario-based emergency response planning. Together, we continue building a safer, more resilient Maldives through coordination on preparedness and response.