Maldives–Switzerland relations

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Maldives–Switzerland relations
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Maldives-Switzerland relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Maldives and the Swiss Confederation.

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History

The Maldives and Switzerland established diplomatic relations on 23 June 1981. [1] [2] Switzerland was one of the first countries to recognize the independence of the Maldives in 1965. [2] [3]

Diplomatic missions

Maldives

The Maldives has an embassy in Geneva, Switzerland since 2010 and is accredited to the country and other international organizations. [2]

Switzerland

Switzerland has a Consulate in Malé, the capital of Maldives as well as a non resident ambassador in the consular district in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. [4]

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References

  1. "List of the Countries with which the Republic of Maldives has established Diplomatic Relations with Dates". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Maldives) . Archived from the original on 31 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Maldives – Switzerland". Permanent Mission of the Republic of Maldives to the United Nations and other Humanitarian Organizations in Geneva . Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  3. Perrenoud, Marc (1 February 2007). "Indian Ocean". Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  4. "Swiss representation in the Maldives". Federal Department of Foreign Affairs . Retrieved 29 March 2024.