AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia-Maldives Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam says the Maldives can “always rely on India,” urging that Strait of Hormuz passages stay open as West Asia tensions threaten trade and energy routes. BRICS Diplomacy: In New Delhi, EAM S Jaishankar hosted BRICS foreign ministers and held bilateral talks with Indonesia, Russia and others, pushing for “more effective” responses on energy, food and health security. Air Connectivity Pressure: Air India is suspending several international routes and cutting frequencies in June–August, including Male–Maldives services, citing airspace limits and record fuel costs. Banking Skills Push: Bank of Maldives launched its Chartered Banker Programme, enrolling 30 employees for a two-year qualification pathway. Coral Restoration & Energy: Visit Maldives Corporation and HDC joined a major coral restoration push at the Dhoonier Wreck site, while Meyyafushi Maldives completed a 1MW solar project to cut fossil fuel reliance. Cargo Expansion: Riyadh Cargo appointed new GSSA partners across Egypt, India and the UAE to strengthen its global reach.
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