AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Recovery: Maldives tourism bounced back as 122,548 visitors arrived in the latest period, up 2.6% year-on-year, after Middle East-linked aviation disruptions had weighed on arrivals. Drug Enforcement: Police in Fuvahmulah sealed a property accused of drug trafficking and consumption, following a court order for an 85-day closure under the Narcotics Act. Public Safety & Diving: Reports continue to focus on the Maldives cave-diving deaths, with attention on how quickly divers were reportedly “minutes from the surface” and calls for clearer findings on what went wrong. International Relations: President Mohamed Muizzu sent a congratulatory letter to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Independence Day, reaffirming bilateral ties. Sports Diplomacy: Pakistan named a 23-man squad for the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament in Malé (June 1–10), with matches against Maldives, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Justice Cooperation: Sri Lanka’s justice committee approved a regulation for Sri Lanka–Maldives mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, including terrorism-related offences. Regional Trade Push: China reiterated plans to deepen trade with South Asia via the China–South Asia Expo, noting it is a top trading partner for Maldives among others.
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