AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Maldives is among the Asia-Pacific states elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for 2027–2029, as 17 countries won seats for the three-year term. Sports & National Mood: Pakistan thrashed Maldives 3-0 in the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament, ending a 961-day wait for an international win and handing coach Nolberto Solano his first victory. Regional Cooperation: The Maldives participated in SARSO’s 11th Governing Board meeting in Dhaka, where members agreed a 2026 action plan aimed at removing technical barriers and harmonising trade standards across South Asia. Tourism Signals: UK arrivals to the Maldives topped 80,000 so far this year, with tourism showing signs of recovery after Middle East-linked travel disruptions. Public Policy: Maldives is moving ahead with plans to restrict social media access for children under 16, with the government framing it as a youth protection measure. Foreign Affairs: Maldives joined international condemnation of drone and missile attacks on civilian infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait, urging de-escalation and diplomatic engagement.
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