New Delhi: India on Friday removed export curbs on specified quantities of certain commodities such as eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, and dal for the Maldives during the current fiscal year. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification said these exports have been permitted to the Maldives under a bilateral … Read more
NEW DELHI: India, Maldives discussed the ongoing deployment of technical personnel and bilateral cooperation in the third meeting of the India-Maldives high-level Core Group on Sunday, the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.The discussion focused on providing humanitarian aid to the Maldives’ people through Indian aviation. “During the meeting, both sides reviewed the … Read more
The Good The annual World Travel Awards have something of a problem. The Maldives keep winning. In 2023, the Indian Ocean archipelago picked up the prestigious title of World’s Leading Destination for the fourth year in a row. Its Marketing & PR Corporation was voted World’s Leading Tourist Board (second year running) and there was … Read more
United States deputy secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to India, Maldives and Sri Lanka from February 18-23. The visit is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the US and each of these Indo-Pacific partners. He will first travel to India, where he is scheduled to meet with senior government officials, … Read more
Nearly one in five Americans said they plan to travel less in 2024, with most citing costs as the reason , according to Intrepid Travel’s 2024 Outlook Survey. But many travelers are pressing forward, seeking ways to save without compromising their trips. And for some 70% of respondents of Intrepid’s survey, that means avoiding peak … Read more
NEW DELHI: A Chinese research vessel is on its way to the Maldives, according to an Indian military official and an independent researcher, as new Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu deepens ties with Beijing, distancing from New Delhi. It is likely to raise concern in New Delhi, which has previously viewed the presence of such vessels … Read more
BATTLE FOR TOURISTS India’s outbound tourism is expanding along with its economy, and it was the largest source of visitors to the Maldives last year. So what Modi says – or in the case of Lakshadweep, hints at – matters. In the Maldives, officials saw the posts as an attempt to divert tourists from its … Read more
IF you’re travelling east and you can’t get yourself a magic carpet ride then just take the next best thing – a flight with Turkish Airlines. We happened to go one better and flew business class on our journey to and from the Maldives via a handy little stopover in Istanbul. 4 Enjoy stunning views … Read more
China’s state broadcaster CCTV said deals included “infrastructure construction, medical care and health care, improvement of people’s livelihoods, new energy sources, agriculture and marine environmental protection” agreements. “Longstanding China-Maldives relations are built upon an exemplary model of mutual respect,” Muizzu’s office said. “DIMINISH RELIANCE” Tensions with New Delhi flared after three of Muizzu’s junior ministers … Read more
Amid growing tension between India and Maldives, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has announced their decision to boycott the shoots in Maldives. The union has appealed to the members to scout Indian locations for their shoots in a statement released on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. FWICE urges filmmakers to boycott Maldives shoots; … Read more
