Maldives–Switzerland relations

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Maldives–Switzerland relations
Map indicating locations of Maldives and Switzerland

Maldives

Switzerland

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

History[edit]

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[edit]

Maldives[edit]

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

Switzerland[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  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. ^ a b c "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.