Senior officials from the Ministry of Health met with a delegation from Sichuan Province, China, to discuss key areas of health cooperation under the 2024 Memorandum of Understanding. The discussions focused on workforce development, maternal and child health, telemedicine, and exchange programmes, aimed at strengthening healthcare collaboration and capacity building in the Maldives.

Commissioner of Sports Mohamed Tholal and Mohamed Abdul Sattar officially handed over the National Flag of the Maldives to the athletes selected as flag bearers for Team Maldives ahead of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya. The ceremony marks a symbolic moment of national pride as the team prepares to represent the country on the international stage.

Day 5 of Eku’ Ekee - Today’s session highlighted the importance of mental health in peer education. We reflected on our well-being, discussed common societal myths, and emphasized the need to break stigma.

On International Girls in ICT Day, the message highlights the importance of encouraging every girl and young woman to explore her potential in technology and innovation. It emphasizes that girls’ voices, ideas, and curiosity are essential in shaping the future of digital development and artificial intelligence. The message also calls for breaking barriers by creating inclusive spaces, expanding opportunities, and supporting greater participation of women in ICT, ensuring that the future of technology is shaped equally by all in the Maldives and beyond.

Project Update: Land Reclamation and Shore Protection for N. Velidhoo Industrial ZoneGeo bag installation work is currently ongoing. Overall project progress is 97%.

The Islamic University of Maldives continues to promote global sustainability and innovation through the Erasmus+ SUSTAIN Project. The initiative supports collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building, strengthening efforts to integrate sustainable practices and innovative solutions within higher education and beyond in the Maldives.

At a side event during the Financing for Development Forum, the Maldives highlighted how Tax Inspectors Without Borders is delivering tangible results by strengthening tax capacity, addressing complex cross-border financial flows, and building practical expertise. The intervention underscored the value of effective multilateral cooperation in supporting sustainable development outcomes.

At the interactive dialogues with candidates for United Nations Secretary-General, convened by the President of the United Nations General Assembly, the Maldives actively engaged on key priorities. The delegation raised questions on integrating the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for Small Island Developing States at the national level and on how the UN plans to address security concerns specific to small states, reinforcing the importance of tailored global responses for Small Island Developing States.