AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaldives–India Ties: Bilateral trade between the Maldives and India rose 13.54% to USD 771.76m in India’s 2025–26 year, with cooperation spanning investment, tourism, healthcare, and digital payments. Parliament & Religion: Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed told MPs it’s “normal” for the hajj queue to grow longer, citing faith growth and improved planning. Customs & Public Order: Maldives Customs urged people to stop social-media harassment that questions its legal duties, stressing inspections are done under the Customs Act. Cost of Living Politics: MDP announced a Malé protest on Aug 12 over rising prices; Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed hit back, blaming global conflicts for commodity costs. Right-Sizing & Accountability: Parliament backed ACC and Police to investigate illegal Fenaka promotions; MTCC was fined MVR 30,000 for late audited financials. Tourism & Connectivity: Maldives is negotiating two more air service agreements to open new tourist routes; arrivals keep recovering, with resorts hosting about 73% of visitors so far this year. Food Security: Government launched agroforestry on 10 islands, distributing 400,000 saplings to boost resilience.
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