AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Maldives was elected unanimously Vice-Chair of the UN General Assembly’s Economic and Financial Committee for the 81st session, with Hussain Azhaan Mohamed representing the Maldives in New York. Regional Security & Law: Sri Lanka and the Maldives approved a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) framework in criminal matters, covering areas like terrorism offences, terrorist financing, and proceeds of crime—aimed at tightening cross-border enforcement. Digital Rights & Child Protection: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced plans to ban children under 16 from accessing certain social media platforms, with consultations and a regulatory framework to be finalized within a year. Local Governance: Malé Mayor Adam Azim defended the use of expatriate workers in city markets, saying staffing shortages leave businesses reliant on foreign labour under existing quota systems. Culture & Recognition: Maldivian artist Raya Mansoor was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 in the arts category, highlighting growing cultural exports.
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