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First Meeting of the High-Level Core Group between the Maldives and India held today

The First meeting of the High-Level Core Group (HLCG) between the Maldives and India to implement ‘A Vision for Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership’ took place today, in Male'. 

During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, both sides reviewed the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, on areas outlined in the vision document set forth by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting in October last year.

Today’s discussions focused on a wide range of issues, including development cooperation, trade and commerce, digital financing, health cooperation, people to people linkages, defence and maritime security cooperation.

The second meeting of the High-Level Core Group will be held in India in April 2025. 

Source: https://foreign.gov.mv/index.php/en/media-center/news/first-meeting-of-the-high-level-core-group-between-the-maldives-and-india-held-today

Revised Guidelines on Importation of Tobacco Products by Travellers

All tourists aged 18 years& above arriving from abroad shall be permitted to import, for personal use, either 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or up to 250g of tobacco products.

Revised guideline: Circular (14-VDS/CIR/2024/2)

ARISE project of Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy: Invitation to bid for circulation to potential investors

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy (MCCEE) is actively pursuing utility-scale solar PV and grid infrastructure projects aimed at achieving a 33 percent renewable energy supply target. Currently, two tenders are open:

  • A 15 MWp ground-mounted solar PV system
  • A 10 MWp floating solar PV system
15MW Ground Mounted Solar PV
Tender Notice of Ministry of Finance (MoF), Bid Doc, Flyer
Portable Flyer/Handout (attached)
Submission Due Date:  28th November 2024 (please ensure any changes to the key dates are tracked through the MoF website above)
10MW Floating Solar PV
Tender Notice of Ministry of Finance (MoF), Bid Doc, Flyer
Portable Flyer/Handout (attached)
Submission Due Date:  10th December 2024 (please ensure any changes to the key dates are tracked through the MoF website above)
 
 
Additional information on the project:
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