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Foreign Relations

The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB)

A-WEB is the largest international association of election management bodies in the world. It was established in 2013, and its charter, adopted by the General Assembly, sets out its vision, mission and core principles.

The Elections Commission of the Maldives has been an active member of A-WEB since 2013 and has served on its Executive Board since 2023.

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Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA)

FEMBoSA was founded in 2010 by the election management bodies of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal and Pakistan, following their first meeting in Dhaka. Its members later adopted a formal charter.

The Forum aims to strengthen cooperation and the sharing of knowledge and experience among election bodies in South Asia, to promote new technologies and good practice, and to build public trust in elections.

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The Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA)

AAEA is a regional association of election authorities in the Asia-Pacific. It works to promote credible elections and public trust in them, independent and impartial election bodies, and the professional development of election officials, as well as civic participation, information exchange, research and training.

AAEA was formally established in 1998, following a symposium held in Manila in 1997. It has 20 member election bodies. The Elections Commission of the Maldives has been a member since 2014 and has served on its Executive Board since 2024.