Cash-strapped Maldives Slashes Governmen
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Cash-strapped Maldives Slashes Government Appointees
The Maldives president has sacked more than 225 political appointees, including ministers, in a bid to reduce the cash-strapped Indian Ocean nation's expenditure, his office said on Tuesday.
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MVR 143 mil worth drugs, liquor confiscated in 2024 first half
The Maldives Police Service reports confiscating MVR 143 million worth of drugs and alcohol during the first six months of 2024. Superintendent of Police Nahid Hussain, who leads the Drug Enforcement Unit, confirmed this…
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RTL service launched at Noonu Atoll will all-week round service
Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry service has been launched at Noonu Atoll as part of MTCC’s efforts to link all Maldivian atolls via an integrated ferry network.
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Athif Shakoor: Some embassies can be closed to reduce expenses
Former head of central bank’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and economist, Athif Shakoor, has suggested that some of the Maldivian embassies in foreign nations can be temporarily closed down to cut the state’s expe…
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MDP’s National Council unanimously appoints Hisaan as deputy leader
Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s National Council has approved the appointment of the party’s Legal Director Hisaan Hussain as the party’s deputy leader.
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Maniu, state minister at Home Ministry, resigns
Maniu Mohamed, who was recently appointed a state minister at the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology in a reshuffle from his original post as the Commissioner General of Customs, has resigned from his post.
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HDC opens EOI window for Hulhumale' food trucks
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) on Monday announced it is seeking developers for the operation of food trucks in Hulhumale'.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-23473 -
624 land plots issued from Hulhumale’ under Binveriya scheme
Housing Ministry states a total of 624 land plots have been issued from Hulhumale’ under the former administration’s ‘Binveriya’ housing scheme, including 18 today.
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Dr. Niyaf leaves ADK after 9 years of service
Experienced doctor, Ali Niyaf has resigned from ADK Hospital after nine years of service. He was the hospital’s Senior Neurosurgeon at the time of his resignation.
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Pres pledges MVR 25 mil grant for local artists, artisans
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday evening has announced a grant scheme worth MVR 25 million for local artists and artisans.
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Police: Condition of students being treated in ICU improving
Maldives Police Service states the condition of two students from Police College based at Addu City, who are being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for suspected food poisoning, is improving.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-20716 -
MPs to submit financial statement 3 months from oath of office
The parliament’s General-Purpose Committee on Thursday approved standing order mandating elected MPs to submit their financial statements within three months from oath of office.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-19549 -
Barren marketplaces following expat deportations
Local marketplaces in Greater Male’ area have become barren after Maldives Immigration began arresting, and subsequently deporting illegal immigrants.
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Removal of Governor, short-sightedness of govt: Fayyaz
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Wednesday has criticized government’s decision to remove Governor Ali Hashim.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-18401 -
30 students of Police College hospitalized, 5 in ICU
At least 30 students under training at the police college were suddenly hospitalized on Wednesday in a potential food poisoning incident.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-18613 -
Maldives broad money drops to MVR 58.9 bil
Maldives broad money dropped to MVR 58.9 billion in May 2024, reports the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA).
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-17527 -
Kenyan suspect 'confesses' to murdering 42 women
Kenyan police have said they had arrested a suspected serial killer who had confessed to murdering 42 women including his wife before dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-16783 -
The Democrats, two other parties fined with MVR 50,000
The Elections Commission (EC) has fined three political parties for failure to submit audit reports on the scheduled deadline. The parties have been fined with MVR 50,000 each.
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Over 500 bank accounts related to scams blocked
Maldives Police Service, on Thursday, reported that over 500 bank accounts related to scam cases have been blocked so far this year.
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Hussain Waheed’s murder: Culprit escapes death penalty after mother’s forgiveness
The culprit in the 2013 murder of Hussain Waheed has escaped the death penalty following the victim’s mother’s forgiveness.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-12490 -
State collects MVR 2.05 Bil revenue in June, up 26.8 percent
The Maldives government collected a total revenue of MVR 2.05 billion in June 2024, up by 26.8 percent compared to the corresponding month last year.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-11567 -
MDP expresses concern over “stymied” Israel passport ban bill
Main opposition MDP’s parliamentary group has raised concern over the fact that the bill to amend the law to ban Israeli passports – which is required to enforce the government’s decision to make legislative changes t…
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-10621 -
MDP: Free degree scheme is not a scam; is linked to the future of the youth
Main opposition MDP’s parliamentary group, on Tuesday, has refuted allegations that the free degree scheme initiated by the party’s former administration is a scam; describing the program as one that is crucially linke…
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Initiative launched to block betting sites from the Maldives
An initiative has been launched to block betting sites from the Maldives.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-101654 -
MIFCO: Employees dismissed neglected their jobs
MIFCO, on Sunday, stated that the employees the company dismissed were neglecting their jobs, adding they will follow the same process with employees who neglect their jobs in the future as well.
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President: Parliament’s “size” and councilors need to be reduced
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Sunday night, said parliament’s “size” and the number of councilors need to be reduced.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-8522 -
Prison time sought for non-payment of fines for criminal offences
Prosecutor General’s Office, on Friday, said they have begun requesting the vacation of fines to prison time for offenders who have not paid the fines imposed on them by courts for criminal offenses.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-6454 -
Imad dismissed as NDA’s CEO
Imad Solih, who was serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Drug Agency (NDA), has been dismissed form his post.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-6544 -
Govt restricts 25 business sectors for expatriates
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade announced restrictions on multiple business activities for expatriates.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-5929 -
Parliament rejects motion demanding disclosure of number of political appointees, pay details
However, the motion was rejected with a majority vote of 56-11.
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Fishers in Addu stop protests with pay disbursement
Fishers have stopped their protests at Addu Fisheries Complex (AFC), after Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) began disbursing outstanding payments on Monday.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-2978 -
PO Spokesperson quashes rumors of Pres' family
President's Office Spokesperson Heena Waleed on Monday, has rejected rumors about President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's family seeking police assistance on an alleged black magic incident against him.
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-21291 -
Parliament initiates efforts to dismiss Maldives’ central bank chief
The Public Accounts Committee has passed a motion counselling the Parliament’s speaker, Abdul Raheem Abdulla, to dismiss Ali Hashim, the governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA).
Source:SunOnline International2024-7-1827 -
Prison drug smuggling network: 13 prison officers arrested
Maldives Police Service, on Friday, announced that the number of prison officers arrested on the suspicion of smuggling drugs and other contraband to prison has increased to 13.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-29919 -
VIA’s new fire station inaugurated
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, on Friday, has inaugurated the new fire station developed at Velana International Airport (VIA)
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-29684 -
MPs ready to halt high-end insurance to reduce expenses
A great number of parliamentarians have expressed readiness to halt medical insurance allocated for them and their family members from ASEAN nations in order to reduce the expenses of the state.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-281045 -
18 Corrections’ staff suspected of smuggling drugs to prisons; MVR 73M in accounts
An investigation by Maldives Police Service has uncovered that 18 staff of Maldives Correctional Service are suspected of smuggling drugs to prisons, with their bank accounts containing MVR 73 million.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-28888 -
President decides to reduce political posts and forgo independence day events
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Thursday night, announced his decision to reduce political posts in light of the nation’s current financial and economic state, and forgo events planned for this year’s Independence Day…
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-28792 -
Finance Minister: MVR 2.5B saved from cost reduction steps
Finance Minister Dr. Mohamed Shafeeg states MVR 2.5 billion has been saved so far this year as a result of the steps implemented by the government to reduce cost.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-271087 -
Fitch downgrade Maldives’ credit ranking citing obstructions to repay debts
Fitch has downgraded Maldives' credit rating, citing obstructions to repay debts.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-271239 -
RDC to layoff employees
State-owned company, Road Development Corporation (RDC) has decided to layoff some staff.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-271230 -
President decides to seek parliament approval to sign Samoa Agreement
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided to submit the text of the Samoa Agreement with the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) for parliamentary approval.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-251087 -
Ooredoo partners with tech giant NVIDIA for AI revolution
Ooredoo Group has announced a major partnership with tech giant NVIDIA. In a statement on Saturday, Ooredoo Group said it is becoming an NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) in line with the group’s strategy of becoming the leadi…
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-251175 -
President Muizzu decides to implement policy on cost reduction, revenue growth
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Monday, has made the decision to implement a policy focused on cost reduction, revenue growth, and a medium-term revenue strategy.
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Protest forces shut down of Addu fisheries complex
Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) says that ongoing protests by fishermen in Addu has forced the company to temporarily shut down its fisheries complex in the southern city.
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No getting even in politics, but action against crime: President
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday evening, has assured the spirit of settling scores is no longer in politics, but taking necessary action will be taken indiscriminately against those committing criminal offenses.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-241312 -
49 students graduate from Four Seasons apprenticeship
Atotal of 49 students have graduated from Four Seasons apprenticeship program on Saturday.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-231288 -
Maafushi Jail to install body scanner
Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan has revealed a body scanner will be installed at Maafushi Jail to stop smuggling prohibited items into the penitentiary.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-221198 -
Man who fell into sea with motorbike in Nolhivaram dies
A man who fell into the sea from HDh. Nolhivaram's harbor with his motorbike has died.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-221437 -
Dhiraagu signs as Digital Partner of Maldives Food Carnival
Dhiraagu has signed on as the exclusive digital partner of Maldives Food Carnival - 'Powered by Dhiraagu'.
Source:sun2024-6-211425 -
Pilgrims seek ACC aid probing Hajj corruption
A Maldivian pilgrim has decided to lodge a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking an investigation on potential corruption in this year's Hajj operations.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-211162 -
PNC, MDP only contend for City Council vacant seats
Ruling People's National Congress (PNC) and main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have contested for three vacant seats of Male' City Council.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-211333 -
PG: Lowering legal age for criminal liability not a solution for juvenile offenders
Prosecutor General (PG) Hussain Shameem states the solution for juvenile offenders is relocation from the environment they reside rather than lowering the legal age for criminal liability.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-21832 -
Addu Mayor confident of garment factory's success
Addu City's Mayor Ali Nizar expressed confidence the planned garment factory in the city will be a success enhancing the local economy.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-201382 -
President sends condolences to former Public Safety Minister's family
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has extended condolences to the family of the former Public Safety Minister, the late Abdul Hannan Haleem ('Dhoshi Meyna Kilegefaanu') on his passing on Wednesday.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-201408 -
Maldives’ leader thanks Saudis for ‘excellent’ hajj arrangements
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has thanked the Saudi government for the excellent arrangements made for hajj pilgrims.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-191279 -
Expats to require additional permit from islands they work in
Home Minister Ali Ihusan has announced plans to have expatriates on work visa require a separate permit from any island they work in.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-19921 -
Islamic Ministry urges against politicizing hajj matters
Islamic Ministry says it finds the politicization and distortion of truth behind matters related to the hajj pilgrimage “unacceptable.”
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-191570 -
Expat worker dies after collapsing at Sinamale’ Bridge
Amigrant worker died on Monday night, after collapsing as he was doing work on the Sinamale’ Bridge in the Maldivian capital.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-19765 -
MVR 3.8 million incurred for govt. delegation’s participation in SIDS
The President’s Office, on Friday, revealed MVR 3.8 million was incurred for the Maldivian government’s delegation’s participation in the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4).
Source:The News International2024-6-15993 -
Minister Shiyam: MIFCO lacks capacity to purchase yellowfin tuna this year
Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam, on Wednesday, said the state’s fisheries company, MIFCO, lacks the capacity to purchase yellowfin tuna from yellowfin tuna fishermen this year.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-131609 -
Over MVR 10 million raised for Palestine as nationwide telethon concludes
The nationwide telethon, conducted under the slogan “Falastheenaa Eku Dhivehin,” which translates to “Maldivians in Solidarity with Palestine,” by the Public Service Media (PSM), in partnership with local media has c…
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-131349 -
MNDF, Police medical expense surge a concern: Audit
The Auditor General's Office highlights year-on-year increment in medical expenses for the security forces (MNDF and Maldives Police Service), as a significant concern.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-111294 -
Addu City Council signs with BCC for garment factory development
Addu City Council has signed the agreement with Business Center Corporation (BCC) on Sunday towards the development of a garment factory in the city.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-101855 -
Local authorities nab MVR 17-mil worth drugs in 2 months
Maldives Customs Service, in the last two months, has confiscated 7.840 kilogram of drugs, smuggled through courier and air freight.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-71550 -
Foreign Minister pays courtesy call on Lankan PM
Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer on Thursday, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-71304 -
Maldives High Commissioner to Lanka presents credentials to Lankan President
The High Commissioner of Maldives to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad on Wednesday, has presented his Letter of Credence to the Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-61572 -
Committee approves 3 ministers previously disapproved
Three of the ministers from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet, who did not receive the approval during the MDP-led 19th parliamentary assembly has been given approval on Wednesday, at the now ongoing 20th assembly.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-61552 -
Public should know the truth: Deputy Speaker
Parliament Deputy Speaker and Dhiggaru MP Ahmed Nazim on Wednesday said priority should be given to the public and national interested, and not the party's agendas.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-61182 -
Seven injured in collision between two speedboats
Seven people were injured following a collision between two speedboats near Hulhumale’ channel on Tuesday night.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-5773 -
Maldives international reserve increases by 15 percent
The Gross International Reserves (GIR) of the Maldives increased by 15 percent as by April 2024 end, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA).
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-5901 -
MVR 1.76 billion in fees outstanding for expat permits
Employers owe the state MVR 1.76 billion in outstanding fees for various permits issued to expatriates working in the Maldives, according to the Home Ministry.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-51070 -
Hiked bills draw public ire, URA silent
Utility Regulatory Authority (URA) has declined to comment regarding the recently issued electricity bills, with hiked-up charges that has drawn strong public criticism.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-42132 -
Parliament Standing Committees formed, Saleem as chair of 241 Committee
The standing committees of the parliament have been formed, along with the election of their respective Chairs and Vice Chairs.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-41005 -
Former President Maumoon welcomes Israeli passport ban decision
Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has praised the current government's decision to ban Israeli passports and arrivals.
Source:SunOnline International2024-6-41516 -
Thilamale Bridge: Male’-Vilimale’ to be linked by end of next year
Infrastructure Ministry states Male’ and Vilimale’ will be linked via Thilamale’ Bridge by December 31st of next year.
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Minister: Finance institutions hesitant to approve aid based on debt to GDP ratio
Finance Minister Dr. Mohamed Shafeeg states some international financial institutions are hesitant to approve grants to the Maldives based on its debt to GDP ratio.
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Bill seeks to ban Israeli passport holders from entering Maldives
Abill to amend the Immigration Act has been submitted to the Parliament seeking to ban individuals holding Israeli passport holders from entering the Maldives in a show of protest against the brutal attacks on Palestinia…
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-312243 -
Future is intelligence driven: Pres
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu emphasized the importance of technology and intelligence for development.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-282994 -
High-time to adopt synergistic approach for SIDS: Pres
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called out the international community for a shared and synergized approach to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-281400 -
Outstanding MVR 62 mil owed to fishermen
Minister Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam on Sunday revealed that the last payment to local fishermen were cleared on April 22nd, adding the state still owes MVR 62 million in outstanding payments.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-271508 -
Maldives-Seychelles discuss strengthening relations
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu met with the President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan, in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, to discuss strengthening relations between the two countries.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-271267 -
President Muizzu departs to Antigua and Barbuda to attend SIDS conference
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Friday night, has departed on an official visit to Antigua and Barbuda’s capital St. John’s, to attend the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-251076 -
Papua New Guinea landslide buries alive over 300 villagers
More than 300 people and over 1,100 houses have been buried by a massive landslide that levelled a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, local media reported.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-25636 -
Maldives welcomes ICJ ruling ordering Israel to halt Rafah assault
Maldives has welcomed the United Nations’ top court, International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s order on Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah in a landmark emergency ruling o…
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-251078 -
Mayor suggests naming Male' Street linked to Palestine
Male' City Mayor Adam Azim on Thursday, has suggested to give a Palestine-inspired name to one of the unnamed roads in Male' City.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-241770 -
South Thinadhoo MP-elect joins PNC
South-Thinadhoo MP-elect Mohamed Alsan, who contended independently has joined the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) on Thursday.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-241591 -
Police searches owners of recovered money
Maldives Police Service announced looking for the owners of over MVR 7,000 in recovered money, which were confiscated by police in various cases.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-241320 -
Bandeyri Koshi dead body's autopsy in India
Authorities have decided to conduct autopsy on the dead body discovered from Bandeyri Koshi apartment in Male' City earlier on May 13, 2024.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-211113 -
1,126 forms from atolls to transfer to schools in Male’
Education Ministry states they have received 1,126 applications from atolls, requesting admission to schools in Male’ City for the upcoming new academic year.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-211227 -
Recruitment of unskilled laborers from Bangladesh ceased
Home Ministry states the recruitment of unskilled laborers from Bangladesh has been halted in light of illegal recruitments.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-211360 -
Financial statements from 333 candidates pending as deadline nears
Elections Commission (EC) states they only received financial statements from 35 candidates who contested in April’s parliamentary election as the deadline to file the statement nears.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-201013 -
Maldives’ leader conveys condolences following death of Iran’s Raisi
Maldivian president Dr. Mohamed Muizzu extended condolences on Monday, after Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was confirmed to have died in a helicopter crash, along with several other Iranian officials.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-201311 -
Ex-state minister Akram ordered to pay over MVR 1M to ex-MP Mustafa
Former state minister for housing Akram Kamaluddin has been ordered by the Civil Court to pay over MVR 1 million to former parliamentarian for Thimarafushi constituency Mohamed Mustafa.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-201234 -
City Council award Male' Aasaharaa finishing to contractor
Male' City Council has awarded Haiman Construction Private Limited with the finishing works of Aasaharaa for MVR 2.7 million.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-191091 -
HDC provides venue for Hulhumale' Phase 2 huts
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has demanded to shift the huts constructed on Hulhumale' Phase 2 beach to the adjoining vacant plot.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-191265 -
Development Bank established for development projects
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Thursday, incepted a state-owned establishment designated as Development Bank of Maldives Limited.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-171757 -
LGA: Funds delayed due to council’s failure to update expense report
Local Government Authority (LGA) states the disbursement of block grant by the government to local councils are delayed due to the councils’ failure to update the expense report required by the Finance Ministry.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-161108 -
Tree Top Hospital to begin kidney transplants
Tree Top Hospital (TTH), on Wednesday, revealed they are undertaking efforts to launch kidney transplant service.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-161302 -
Discussions held on deepening UK-Maldives trade and investment relations
Discussions have been held on deepening trade and investment relations between the Maldives and the UK.
Source:SunOnline International2024-5-161475
