Maldives’ leader returns home after UK visit

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu returned home to Male’ on Saturday, after concluding a visit to the United Kingdom.

President Muizzu, who left for the UK on Tuesday, returned to Male’ on Saturday morning. He was greeted upon return at the Velana International Airport by Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef and other senior government officials.

During his visit, President held comprehensive discussions with senior British officials, including the Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, and David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. These discussions focused on critical areas such as climate adaptation, education and scholarship opportunities, sustainable fisheries and tourism, and continued UK support for justice sector reform.

He also had a private audience with King Charles III at Windsor Castle, reaffirming the strong commitment to further strengthening the Maldives–UK partnership, which spans six decades.

Additionally, President Muizzu also met Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, and discussed ways to advance cooperation on areas of mutual benefit.

During his visit, President Muizzu also participated in the Maldives–UK Business Forum, which highlighted opportunities to enhance trade and investment ties between the two countries. As part of the forum, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the West London Chambers of Commerce and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.

Furthermore, the Maldives’ fisheries promotion brand, From Maldives, was officially launched to raise the profile of Maldivian fisheries products in international markets.

President’s Office described the visit as a significant one which commemorated 60 years of diplomatic relations and further strengthened the close friendship between the two countries.