MALE, Feb 12 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldives and Eritrea have formally established diplomatic ties, local media, citing a joint communique, reported today.
A joint communique, signed by Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations, Thilmeeza Hussain, and Permanent Representative of Eritrea to the United Nations, Sophia Tesfamariam Yohannes, formalised the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The Maldives now has diplomatic relations with 176 countries.