Iran, Maldives decide to resume diplomatic ties

Iranian and Maldives foreign ministers in a meeting decided to re-establish their diplomatic relations in line with the interests and ideals of their two nations.

The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Maldives met on September 22 on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly meeting, IRNA reports.

Following a meeting on September 22 between Amirabdollahian and Ahmed Khaleel, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Maldives, in alignment with the interests and aspirations of their peoples, reaffirmed their decision to restore diplomatic relations.

The two Governments have agreed to further develop friendly relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, equality, mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.

Both countries have resolved to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas including investment, trade, seamless of travel and people-to-people contact, science, and technological innovation.

The two countries agreed to develop friendly relations between them based on mutual respect for sovereignty, equality, mutual benefit and peaceful coexistence.