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China free trade pact won't cover tobacco imports, Saeed says

The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement was signed on 7 December. It came into effect this year after a delay of seven years.

Maldives, China FTA trade reaches MVR 1.9m in 2 weeks

Customs officials released figures for the first two weeks of trade under the agreement, showing a steady flow of goods from China to the Maldives.

21 January 2025

Maldives businesses will use every opportunity, Saeed says

Originally signed on December 7, 2017, the agreement remained dormant for seven years before being scheduled for implementation in 2025.

30 December 2024

Maldives, Turkiye sign preferential trade agreement

The agreement was initially announced during President Mohamed Muizzu's state visit to Turkiye in November 2023.

4 November 2024

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MIFCO welcomes proposed Maldives-UK free trade deal

Fayyaz described it as one of the most significant steps in recent history to facilitate the export of local fish products to the UK without any tariffs.

India wants free trade agreement with Maldives, minister says

The minister also said the new parliament would work on the laws needed to implement the Free Trade Agreement signed with China.

Maldives-Turkey begin free trade agreement negotiations

President Muizzu signed an agreement on strengthening trade and economic relations between the two countries during his official visit to Turkey in 2023.

Taliban to join China's Belt and Road forum, elevating ties

The Taliban has not been formally recognised by any government since taking control of Afghanistan two years ago.

15 October 2023

Cargo hub capacity to hike to 300,000 tonnes

Saeed said the President will receive invitations to participate in large free trade markets.

16 January 2024

Super Mario could give weak EU a shot in the arm

If EU picks Super Mario, it would be a good indication they are prepared to do whatever it takes to create a stronger EU.

China has an incentive to keep road to Europe open

To protect itself, China is proposing lowering its import tariffs on large-engine vehicles from Europe if Berlin convinces the EU to drop extra duties on China.