AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN Resilience Dialogue: MOCCAE chaired a UNGA81 Majlis on “From Shock to Resilience,” urging Maldives to prepare proactively for food security and critical supply-chain risks, not just respond after disruptions. Tourism Numbers: September tourist arrivals rose 1.3% year-on-year to 134,339, with 1.59 million visitors so far this year; China remains the top source market. Operation Kurangi: Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan says the government aims to complete the irregular foreigners crackdown by May next year, after verifying 263,000 foreigners and moving to separate legal from illegal residents. Public Safety: Police recovered 142 drug bullets from two Nepalese nationals at Velana Airport; remand was extended after court hearings. Sports Infrastructure: Hulhumale’ Phase I athletics track reconstruction starts Oct 1, targeting completion by January to meet World Athletics standards. Land Deal Debate: Former President Yameen says Rasmale’ land handover to a foreign developer needs a referendum and public vote. Renewables Push: Maldives more than doubled renewable capacity to 126MW, cutting diesel use and emissions via expanded solar and storage. Diplomacy/Finance: Finance Minister Hassan Zareer met counterparts in Doha during AIIB annual meeting talks.
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