Special cabinet committee says Maldives is maintaining stable supplies as global risks intensify

The Maldives government's special cabinet committee on essential supplies stated that the country maintains stable availability of food, fuel, and medicine despite global risks from Middle East tensions. Committee Chair and Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel said authorities have been monitoring since 28 February and preparing contingency measures. Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed reported that 164 essential items are tracked daily with no shortages. He noted global supply chain disruptions are raising shipping costs and that the government's ability to absorb cost increases is limited. Saeed also highlighted over-utilisation of Malé Commercial Harbour and said President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has committed to relocating it to Thilafushi by November 2027. Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim said no electricity tariff increases are planned, and tourism demand remains stable. President Muizzu reiterated that Maldivian territory will not be used for military purposes.

The Maldives government's special cabinet committee on essential supplies stated that the country maintains stable availability of food, fuel, and medicine despite global risks from Middle East tensions. Committee Chair and Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel said authorities have been monitoring since 28 February and preparing contingency measures. Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed reported that 164 essential items are tracked daily with no shortages. He noted global supply chain disruptions are raising shipping costs and that the government's ability to absorb cost increases is limited. Saeed also highlighted over-utilisation of Malé Commercial Harbour and said President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has committed to relocating it to Thilafushi by November 2027. Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim said no electricity tariff increases are planned, and tourism demand remains stable. President Muizzu reiterated that Maldivian territory will not be used for military purposes.

The Maldives government's special cabinet committee on essential supplies stated that the country maintains stable availability of food, fuel, and medicine despite global risks from Middle East tensions. Committee Chair and Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel said authorities have been monitoring since 28 February and preparing contingency measures. Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed reported that 164 essential items are tracked daily with no shortages. He noted global supply chain disruptions are raising shipping costs and that the government's ability to absorb cost increases is limited. Saeed also highlighted over-utilisation of Malé Commercial Harbour and said President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has committed to relocating it to Thilafushi by November 2027. Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim said no electricity tariff increases are planned, and tourism demand remains stable. President Muizzu reiterated that Maldivian territory will not be used for military purposes.

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