The Maldivian government has announced its decision to resume diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A statement released by the Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the Maldivian government welcomes the Joint Trilateral Statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the People’s Republic of China announcing that an agreement has been reached between Saudi Arabia and Iran that includes an agreement to resume diplomatic relations between the two countries and reopen their embassies and missions and the affirmation of the respect for the sovereignty of states and the non-interference in internal affairs of states.

"In light of these positive and welcoming developments the Government of Maldives has decided to resume diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran", the statement added.

Diplomatic ties between Maldives and Iran were discontinued on 17th May, 2016 during the tenure of former President Abdulla Yameen. The ties were severed citing dangerous activities posed by Iran to the peace and stability in Middle East.

Following Iran, the government also discontinued diplomatic ties with Qatar in 2017, however the diplomatic ties were restored in January 2021.