International

Following the passing of Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Minister Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed, as the President's Special Envoy, traveled to that country today to participate in her funeral. At the ceremony held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Housing Minister Haidar met with Bangladeshi leaders to convey condolences on behalf of the Maldivian government and people. This trip symbolizes the close relationship between the two countries and demonstrates the Maldives' solidarity with Bangladesh during this difficult time.

As this year 2025 comes to a close, the international community is expressing great concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In this regard, as the scarcity of basic services and food for the people living in Gaza has become extreme, aid organizations and various countries are calling for immediate action to overcome this critical situation. Statements issued towards the end of the year have highlighted that ensuring the safety and security of civilians is essential. International consultations are ongoing to prevent this situation from worsening further.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) troops in Yemen have begun withdrawing from the country in connection with a deadline set by Saudi Arabia. Reports say that this decision was made due to the desire to find a political solution to the Yemeni civil war and changes in regional interests. This withdrawal, which effectively began on December 31, 2025, is a major shift in the military agreements between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. As a result, the role of the Saudi-led coalition in maintaining Yemen's security is expected to change significantly. This phase of troop withdrawal is proceeding according to specific dates set after consultations between the two countries.

In a statement released today by the Foreign Minister of Maldives, the Maldivian government has reaffirmed its full support for the "One China Policy." The government stated that this decision, revealed on December 31, 2025, was made to further strengthen the long-standing close relationship between China and Maldives and to respect the independence of both countries. In connection with this, the Chinese Ambassador thanked Maldives for its close ties and assured that good economic and social relations will continue in the coming years. This policy, announced in conjunction with the New Year, is an important decision that demonstrates the foreign policies adopted by Maldives in the international arena.

Under the peace agreement signed today between Thailand and Cambodia, it has been decided to release a large number of prisoners and detainees in the prisons of both countries, and this has begun to be implemented. The governments of both countries say that this historic decision, announced on December 31, 2025, is an important step towards reducing tensions between the two countries and establishing regional stability. Today's official statements note that this agreement will revitalize the political and economic ties between the two countries.