Maldives Denies Talks on Free Movement, Trade Zone With Sri Lanka
The Maldives has denied reports of discussions with Sri Lanka to establish a free economic and movement zone. Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed dismissed the claims on Friday, stating that no such talks have occurred. Sri Lankan media outlet Lanka-e-News had reported on Wednesday that Colombo and Malé were in early talks over an arrangement allowing citizens to live, work, study, own property, and access services without visas. The report drew interest and concern over labour migration and regulatory alignment. Saeed explicitly denied any discussions, saying Sri Lanka has not been thought of or discussed yet.
The Maldives has denied reports of discussions with Sri Lanka to establish a free economic and movement zone. Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed dismissed the claims on Friday, stating that no such talks have occurred. Sri Lankan media outlet Lanka-e-News had reported on Wednesday that Colombo and Malé were in early talks over an arrangement allowing citizens to live, work, study, own property, and access services without visas. The report drew interest and concern over labour migration and regulatory alignment. Saeed explicitly denied any discussions, saying Sri Lanka has not been thought of or discussed yet.
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The Maldives has denied reports of discussions with Sri Lanka to establish a free economic and movement zone. Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed dismissed the claims on Friday, stating that no such talks have occurred. Sri Lankan media outlet Lanka-e-News had reported on Wednesday that Colombo and Malé were in early talks over an arrangement allowing citizens to live, work, study, own property, and access services without visas. The report drew interest and concern over labour migration and regulatory alignment. Saeed explicitly denied any discussions, saying Sri Lanka has not been thought of or discussed yet.
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