His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was received in a private audience by His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on 17th July 2025, morning at Windsor Castle, as part of the President’s official visit to the United Kingdom. The royal engagement, held in one of the most historic royal residences, served as a testament to the enduring friendship and mutual regard shared between the Maldives and the United Kingdom.
The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two countries, with discussions reflecting on the depth of bilateral ties that span nearly six decades. The audience provided an opportunity to reaffirm mutual interests, shared values, and the continued importance of cooperation across a range of sectors, particularly those relevant to small island developing states such as climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and sustainable tourism.
This high-level engagement also arrives in a symbolic moment, taking place just days ahead of the 60th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the Maldives and the United Kingdom, which were officially established on July 26, 1965. Over the past six decades, the partnership has been characterised by trust, people-to-people connections, institutional cooperation, and shared support for democratic principles and global environmental stewardship.
The royal audience underscored the United Kingdom’s continued commitment to maintaining close ties with the Maldives, a country widely regarded as a leading advocate for climate action and sustainability. The Maldives, in turn, values the UK’s consistent support in areas such as education, good governance, capacity building, and global climate diplomacy.
President Dr Muizzu’s meeting with His Majesty King Charles III follows a series of other high-level engagements during his UK visit, including meetings with key government officials, parliamentarians, and business leaders. These engagements collectively reflect the Maldives’ broader diplomatic strategy of enhancing cooperation with longstanding partners, reinforcing strategic alliances, and promoting the country’s interests on the global stage.
The United Kingdom remains one of the Maldives’ most vital tourism markets, with British visitors consistently ranking among the top five nationalities travelling to the Indian Ocean destination. Strengthening diplomatic relations with the UK supports not only government-to-government collaboration but also boosts confidence among travellers, investors, and tourism partners.
President Dr Muizzu’s audience with King Charles III affirms the deep historical bond between the Maldives and the United Kingdom and sets a renewed tone of friendship and cooperation as the two nations celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations.
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