Dr. Iruthisham Adam
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NewsCOVID-19 pandemic set the Maldives' development back by 15 years
Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam stated that the COVID-19 pandemic erased a third of the Maldives' GDP, reversing 15 years of development. Speaking at the UN, she called for sustainable financing and equitable medical access for Small Island Developing States to build resilient healthcare systems and prepare for future global health crises.
NewsRussian envoy in Maldives amid reports of sanctioned goods route
Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam met with the Russian Ambassador following U.S. demands to stop the re-export of sanctioned goods to Russia. Reports suggest the Maldives is being used as a hub to ship microchips and military hardware. While the U.S. pressures the government to close the route, officials focused on tourism and education.
