List of international presidential trips made by Mohamed Muizzu

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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.

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As of May 2025, Mohamed Muizzu has made 18 trips to 12 countries.

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Summary

2023

#CountryCity VisitedDatesDetails
1
Flag of Turkey.svg 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]
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 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

Mohamed Muizzu and Maldivian First Lady with Xi Jinping and Chinese First Lady.jpg
Mohamed Muizzu and Sajidha Mohamed with Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan
Mohamed Muizzu and Droupadi Murmu in 2024.jpg
Mohamed Muizzu with Droupadi Murmu
The President meets with the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Minister for Defence of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.jpg
Mohamed Muizzu with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
#CountryCity VisitedDatesDetails
2Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 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]
3Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 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]
4Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Singapore21–23 MarchUnofficial visit [15] [16]
530 April – 5 MayUnofficial visit [17] [18]
6Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia Makkah
Madinah 		10–15 MayOfficial 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]
7Flag of Antigua and Barbuda.svg Antigua and Barbuda St. John's 25–31 MayWorking 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]
8Flag of India.svg 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]
9Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Singapore26–28 AugustUnofficial visit for medical purposes. [28]
10Flag of the United States.svg United States New York City, Trenton, New Jersey 20–29 September 2024Official 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]
11Flag of India.svg India New Delhi
Mumbai
Agra
Bangalore 		6–10 October 2024State visit; First bilateral visit to India. [31]
12Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia Riyadh 11–12 NovemberArab-Islamic summit 2024. [32]
13Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan Baku 12–15 November 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference. [33] [34]
14Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom London 20–29 NovemberUnofficial visit. [35] [36]

2025

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and Estonian President Alar Karis in 2025.jpg
Mohamed Muizzu with Alar Karis
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.jpg
Mohamed Muizzu with Anwar Ibrahim
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.jpg
Mohamed Muizzu with Mohammed bin Salman
#CountryCity VisitedDatesDetails
15Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia Tallinn
Tartu 		13–16 JanuaryOfficial visit at the invitation of Estonian president, Alar Karis. [37] [38]
16Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom Liverpool
Leeds 		1–5 AprilOfficial visit to promote Maldivian tourism, meeting Maldivian students in the UK and visiting AXA Training Centre in Liverpool. [39] Visiting the University of Leeds, Leeds Town Hall, and meeting with the Councilor of Leeds. [39] [a]
17Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Putrajaya 		27–30 AprilState visit at the invitation of Malaysian prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim. [41] He witnessed the exchange of MoU's and EoN's between Malaysia and Maldives and received an honorary degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia. [42] [43] He also delievered a keynote. [43]
18Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia Mecca 1–9 JuneWent to perform Hajj. [44]
19Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Singapore 29 June–2 JulyState visit, where he met with the Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, [45] attending a state banquet, [46] witnessed the signing of agreements, [47] visited the Tuas Port, [48] ITE College Central, [49] the Urban Redevelopment Authority, [50] as well as Maldivian's living in the country. [51] He conferred recognition awards for individuals that strengthened bilateral relations. [52]
20Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom London 15–19 JulyOfficial visit, where he met Charles III, [53] Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, [54] Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle, [55] the All-party parliamentary group on the Maldives, [56] the Foreign Secretary David Lammy. [57] He also attended the Maldives–UK Business forum. [58]
21Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore Singapore 31 July–5 AugustUnofficial visit. [59]
22Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Beijing 29 August–4 SeptemberAttending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and holding bilateral talks with other foreign leaders. [60]
23Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar Doha 14–16 SeptemberOfficial visit to attend the 2025 Arab–Islamic extraordinary summit condemning the Israel's airstrike in Qatar. [61]

Notes

  1. ↑ Some news outlets claim that Muizzu travelled to the UK to visit his daughter, Yasmine Mohamed Muizzu, and visiting where she studies. [40]

References

  1. ↑ Shahid, Malika (26 November 2023). "President Dr. Muizzu departs on first official visit to Turkey". The Edition . Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "President and First Lady depart on official visit to Türkiye". Avas. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "COP-28 commences in Dubai, President Dr. Muizzu to address". PSM News . Public Service Media. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Amir, Rabeeha (30 November 2023). "President Dr. Muizzu Heads to Dubai for COP28 Summit". The Edition . Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "President arrives in China on state visit". Atoll Times. Next Media Group. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ Mohamed, Naizak (8 January 2024). "President Muizzu departs to China on first-ever state visit". Sun. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ Zalif, Zunana (11 February 2024). "Pres. Muizzu to head to UAE on an official visit". Raajje TV . Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  14. ↑ "Pres Dr. Muizzu to depart to UAE on Sunday". Avas. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  15. ↑ "The President and First Lady depart on an unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office . 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  16. ↑ "The President concludes unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office . 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  17. ↑ "The President and First Lady depart on an unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office . 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  18. ↑ "The President concludes unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office . 5 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  19. ↑ "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.
  20. ↑ Zalif, Zunana (10 May 2024). "First Couple departs for Umrah pilgrimage". Raajje TV . Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  21. ↑ Mohamed, Naizak (10 May 2024). "First couple travels to perform Umrah at Saudi King's invitation". Sun. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ "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.
  24. ↑ "Muizzu Arrives in Antigua and Barbuda for SIDS Conference". MV+. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  25. ↑ "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.
  26. ↑ Kulkarn, Abhimanyu, ed. (8 June 2024). "Amid Strained Ties, India Plans Grand Welcome For Maldives President". NDTV . Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  27. ↑ "Amid Tensions, India To Welcome Maldives President Muizzu Ahead of Modi's Swearing-In". Times Now . 8 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  28. ↑ "The President and First Lady depart on an unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  29. ↑ "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.
  30. ↑ "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.
  31. ↑ "President and First Lady arrive in New Delhi, India on state visit". The President's Office . 6 October 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
  32. ↑ "President Dr Muizzu arrives in Saudi Arabia for Joint Arab-Islamic Summit". The President's Office.
  33. ↑ "The President and his delegation arrive in Baku, Azerbaijan for COP29". The President's Office. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  34. ↑ Midhath, Masha (15 November 2024). "President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu concludes COP29 visit in Azerbaijan". Ras. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  35. ↑ "The President and First Lady depart for an unofficial visit to the UK". The President's Office. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  36. ↑ "The President and First Lady conclude unofficial visit to UK". The President's Office. 29 November 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  37. ↑ "President Dr Muizzu Arrives in Estonia on Official Visit". PSM News . 13 January 2025. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  38. ↑ Mohamed, Naizak (17 January 2025). "President Muizzu returns to Male' after concluding Estonia visit". Sun. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  39. 1 2 Rehan, Mohamedz (2 April 2025). "President Muizzu heads to UK to kick off tourism campaign with Liverpool FCz". Sun. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  40. ↑ Ameer, Azeez (2 April 2025). "އިނގިރޭސިވިލާތުގަ ކިޔަވަމުންދާ ދަރިފުޅު ޔާސްމީންއާއި ބައްދަލުކޮށްލާ, ދަރިފުޅުގެ ޔުނިވަރސިޓީއަށް ޒިޔާރަތްކޮށްލުމަށް ދައުލަތުގެ ޚަރަދުގަ މުއިއްޒު އިނގިރޭސިވިލާތަށް! މިއީ ބޮޑުވަރު!" [Meeting his daughter Yasmine who is studying in the UK, Muizzu goes to the UK at state expense to visit his daughter’s university! Wow!]. Dhiyavaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  41. ↑ "President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to undertake an official visit to Malaysia". The President's Office. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  42. ↑ "President witnesses exchange of MoUs and EoNs between Maldives and Malaysia". The President's Office. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  43. 1 2 "IIUM Confers an Honorary Doctorate on Maldives President". PSM News . 29 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  44. ↑ Mohamed, Mariyath (31 May 2025). "President and First Lady to leave for Hajj tomorrow". The Edition. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  45. ↑ "President meets Prime Minister of Singapore". The President's Office. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  46. ↑ "President and First Lady attend state banquet in Singapore". The President's Office. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  47. ↑ "President witnesses signing of key agreements between Maldives and Singapore". The President's Office. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  48. ↑ "President visits Singapore's Tuas Port". The President's Office. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  49. ↑ "President and First Lady visit Singapore's ITE Headquarters & ITE College Central". The President's Office. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  50. ↑ "President visits Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority". The President's Office. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  51. ↑ "The President and First Lady meet the Maldivian community residing in Singapore". The President's Office. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  52. ↑ "President confers recognition awards for strengthening Maldives–Singapore relations". The President's Office. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  53. ↑ "King Charles III holds private audience with the President". The President's Office. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  54. ↑ "President meets the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth". The President's Office. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  55. ↑ "Speaker of the House of Commons Pays Courtesy Call on President". The President's Office. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  56. ↑ "President meets with All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Maldives in London". The President's Office. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  57. ↑ "Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs pays courtesy call on the President". The President's Office. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  58. ↑ "President attends Maldives–UK Business Forum". The President's Office. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  59. ↑ "The President departs on an unofficial visit to Singapore". The President's Office . 31 July 2025. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  60. ↑ "President departs for China to attend the 'Shanghai Cooperation Organisation' Summit at the invitation President Xi Jinping". The President's Office. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  61. ↑ "President condemns Israeli attack on Qatar as an assault on all Arab and Islamic nations". The President's Office. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
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