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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.

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

World map highlighting countries visited by Mohamed Muizzu during his presidency, as of September 2024
  1 visit
  2 visits
  3 visits
  Maldives

Summary

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See also: Foreign relations of the Maldives

2023

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# Country City Visited Dates Details
1
 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]
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

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Mohamed Muizzu and Sajidha Mohamed with Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan
Mohamed Muizzu with Droupadi Murmu
Mohamed Muizzu with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
# Country City Visited Dates Details
2 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]
3 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]
4 Singapore Singapore 21–23 March Unofficial visit[15][16]
5 30 April – 5 May Unofficial visit[17][18]
6 Saudi Arabia Makkah
Madinah 		10–15 May Official 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]
7 Antigua and Barbuda St. John's 25–31 May Working 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]
8 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]
9 Singapore Singapore 26–28 August Unofficial visit for medical purposes.[28]
10 United States New York City, Trenton, New Jersey 20–29 September 2024 Official 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]
11 India New Delhi
Mumbai
Agra
Bangalore 		6–10 October 2024 State visit; First bilateral visit to India.[31]
12 Saudi Arabia Riyadh 11–12 November Arab-Islamic summit 2024.[32]
13 Azerbaijan Baku 12–15 November 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference.[33][34]
14 United Kingdom London 20–29 November Unofficial visit.[35][36]

2025

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Mohamed Muizzu with Alar Karis
Mohamed Muizzu with Anwar Ibrahim
Mohamed Muizzu with Mohammed bin Salman
# Country City Visited Dates Details
15 Estonia Tallinn
Tartu 		13–16 January Official visit at the invitation of Estonian president, Alar Karis.[37][38]
16 United Kingdom Liverpool
Leeds 		1–5 April Official 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]
17 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
Putrajaya 		27–30 April State 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]
18 Saudi Arabia Mecca 1–9 June Went to perform Hajj.[44]
19 Singapore Singapore 29 June–2 July State 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]
20 United Kingdom London 15–19 July Official 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]
21 Singapore Singapore 31 July–5 August Unofficial visit.[59]

Notes

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  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

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  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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b "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.
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