AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUN Diplomacy: Maldives VP Hussain Mohamed Latheef told UNGA81 that Israel’s genocide in Gaza “must end,” calling for an end to occupation and settlements, safe humanitarian access, and accountability under international law. Sea-Level Finance: At UNGA’s sea-rise meeting, Latheef urged scaled, predictable, grant-based adaptation finance for SIDS and stronger legal certainty to protect vulnerable states. IMFTA Talks: India and Maldives are making steady progress on the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement, with technical teams working to cut trade barriers; the deal is also linked to plans for UPI rollout and a bilateral investment treaty. Tourism & Connectivity: flydubai launched daily Dubai–Pokhara flights, expanding Nepal connectivity and strengthening the wider Dubai–South Asia network that includes Maldives. Food Trade: APEDA facilitated a 1 MT export of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal to the Maldives, with farmers reportedly receiving ~30% higher prices via the export-linked channel. Mega Project Watch: President Muizzu said the $20bn Eagle Hills waterfront and marina deal will boost GDP and development, amid ongoing debt concerns. Tourism Awards: Visit Maldives partnered with ROGUE by Naju as styling partner for World Travel Awards Asia-Pacific & Indian Ocean 2026.
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