United States, Maldives Sign Landmark Assistance Agreement
March 15, Male: The U.S. Government’s development agency, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a landmark agreement on March 12 with the Government…
U.S. Embassy Conducts Medical Training Exercise with Maldives
February 14, Addu City, Maldives: The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) conducted a week-long medical training exercise at the beginning of February with the Maldives National…
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Maldives President-elect Solih
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson October 5, 2018 Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Maldives President-elect Solih Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke by phone…
Congratulations on Maldivian Election
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 24, 2018 The United States congratulates Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on his victory in Maldives’ September 23…
Need for Free and Fair Election in Maldives
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 6, 2018 The United States is concerned about continued democratic backsliding in Maldives, particularly as the…
Statement By Spokesperson Heather Nauert on State of Emergency in Maldives
February 20, 2018 The United States is disappointed by reports that Maldivian President Yameen has extended the state of emergency in that country for an…
Travel Advisory update – Maldives (February 6, 2018)
Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism and civil unrest. Terrorist groups may conduct attacks with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation…
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka (February 5, 2018)
Location: Central Male, Maldives Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place from February 6 through February 15, 2018 as the president of the Maldives has declared a state of…
Security Alert for Maldives- U. S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka (February 3, 2018).
There is an increased chance of protests in central Male in response to emerging political developments. Further demonstrations are possible over the weekend. Even demonstrations…
Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy has returned to normal operations. The American Center in Colombo is open to the public.
Special Notice
At this time, scheduled passport and visa services at the U.S. Embassy will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits.
NOFO – 2018 AFCP Large Grants Competition
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-COL-AFCP-SML-2018 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Program Authorization: “Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961” (P.L. 87-256 Sec 102(b)(5), as amended) CFDA Number: 19.025 …
NOFO – 2018 AFCP Small Grants Competition
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-COL-AFCP-SML-2018 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Program Authorization: “Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961” (P.L. 87-256 Sec 102(b)(5), as amended) CFDA Number: 19.025 …
Launch of “Girls in Digital Empowerment” GIDE campaign at the American Center in Malé.
27 girls and women are participating in this 3 month course organized to promote women entrepreneurship and tech savviness amongst the Maldivian girls. The ‘GIDE’…
New Entry Period for Diversity Visa Program DV-2019
COLOMBO, October 17: Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017 will…
U.S. Embassy iBoat Visits Thulusdhoo Island to Provide Technology Skills Training for Youth
U.S. Embassy iBoat Visits Thulusdhoo Island to Provide Technology Skills Training for Youth
U.S. Ambassador Atul Keshap’s statement on the situation in Maldives
The events taking place in the Majlis over the past few days are disturbing and unfortunate. A free and fair Parliament governed by impartial rules…
U.S. Embassy Conducts Seaport Interdiction Training
Colombo, August 8: The U.S. Department of State’s Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program trained 18 Customs and Coast Guard Officials from Sri Lanka,…
