9 Oct 2012, New York:The Maldives has today appealed to the larger states with more resources to commit themselves towards more programmes for utilising clean and renewable energy in order to reduce the world's carbon footprint. This appeal was made by the Maldives delegate to the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Hassan Hussain Shihab.

09th October 2012, Male'; The Republic of the Maldives reiterated its call for a single comprehensive convention to eliminate the scourge of global terrorism. Speaking in the legal committee of the United Nations' General Assembly, First Secretary Salim Waheed elaborated on the Maldives' commitment to existing conventions, but espoused the need for greater global action.

2ndOctober 2012, Male'; The UN Human Rights Council has concluded its 21st session in Geneva, with the adoption of new resolutions: Safety of Journalists, Right to Truth, High Level Panel to Commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the adoption of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and Elaboration of International Complementary Standards on Racial Discrimination.

2 October 2012, Male'; An informal meeting of the SAARC Council of Ministers was held on the sidelines of the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, today. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Dr Abdul Samad Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, and attended by all SAARC member countries. The meeting was also attended by H.E. Mr Ahmed Saleem, Secretary General of SAARC.

2nd October 2012, Geneva; The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has condemned the killing of MP Afrasheem Ali in the Maldives earlier on Tuesday.

The death is the latest and most tragic act of violence in a country that has been in a political crisis since the start of the year.

29th September 2012 / Male'; The Government of Maldives is disappointed with the statement by the Canadian Foreign Minister taking political sides with the opposition in the Maldives, and further fuelling misinformation about the CMAG and its decision on the Maldives.The statement released by CMAG very clearly notes that Maldives has been taken off the formal agenda and will be resuming its seat as a full member of the CMAG at its next meeting.

28th September 2012, Male'; President Dr Mohamed Waheed said that the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG)'s decision to withdraw Maldives from its agenda was encouragement to continue to resolve our domestic issues on our own, and to uphold the sovereignty of the country.

27th September 2012, Male'; The President of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed today delivered his address to the Sixty-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly.

27 September 2012:

President Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan has noted that "if there is a ground zero for observing and monitoring the impacts of global climate, that would be Maldives".The President made his remarks today at a function hosted by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina to launch the 2nd Climate Vulnerability Monitor.Bangladesh hosted this event as the current Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum.The first Climate Vulnerability Monitor was launched under the Maldives chairmanship of the Forum in 2010.

25th September 2012, Male'; The Embassy of the Maldives in Japan held a Maldives Canned Tuna Promotion Night on 24th September 2012 in Tokyo. This event held at Tokyo's famous restaurant "Tokyo Culture Culture" in Odaiba was organized by the Embassy in collaboration with a well known Japanese freelance writer known as "Can Doctor," Mr. Hayato Kurokawa and was produced by the Nifty Company Ltd.

25th September 2012, Male'

The UK Minister for South Asia, Mr Alistair Burt has said that it is time for the Maldives to move on following the release of the report of the Commission of National Inquiry in August this year. He said this at his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah today on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

24th September 2012, Male'; The President of the Republic of Maldives His Excellency Dr Mohamed Waheed said that that small justice is being served to small states. He made this statement while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly High Level Segment on the Rule of Law held today in New York.

23 September 2012.

The UN Secretary General, H.E Ban Ki Moon has noted that now that the transfer of power has been accepted nationally and internationally as constitutional through the very credible process of the CONI, the country should now move ahead to meet the challenges.The UNSG made his remarks in his meeting today with the President of the Republic of Maldives, H.E Mohamed Waheed Hassan.The UNSG assured Maldives of the continued support of the UN in consolidating democracy. In particular he noted support of the UN in preparing for the 2013 elections and as election observers.

21st September 2012, Male'; President Dr Mohamed Waheed has this morning departed on an official trip to the United States, to attend the 67th UN General Assembly. During this trip, the President will be accompanied by First Lady Madam Ilham Hussain.

19th September 2012, Male'; A Memorandum of Subsidiary arrangement has been signed between the Government of Maldives and the Government of Australia concerning the Maldives Education Sector Volunteer Program and Activity under the Australian Volunteers for International Development Program.

19th September 2012, Male'; The Ambassador of the European Union to the Maldives, Mr Bernard Savage has paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed this afternoon.

19th September 2012, Male'; The New Ambassador of Thailand accredited to the Maldives, Poldej Worachat has presented his letter of credence to President Dr Mohamed Waheed, at a ceremony held at the President's Office this morning.

19th September 2012, Male'; The Ambassador of the European Union to the Maldives His Excellency Mr Bernard Savage paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Abdul Samad Abdulla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives.

19th September 2012, Male'; The New Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Thailand accredited to the Maldives, His Excellency Mr. Poldej Worachatpaid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Abdul Samad Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives.

17th September 2012, Male'; The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Her Excellency Ms. Dunya Maumoon has called on the Indian Defence Minister His Excellency Mr. A.K Antony, who is on an official visit to the Maldives. At the meeting held today at Kurumba Maldives Resort and Spa, State Minister Dunya highlighted the close historical relations between the Maldives and India, and expressed her gratitude to the Indian Government for standing by the Maldives through the difficult times. The State Minister also expressed her appreciation for India's continued assistance and support to the socio-economic development of the Maldives and in international forums such as the Commonwealth.