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Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement to Come Into Force on 1 January

The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement will come into force on 1 January, as announced by both countries during an online ceremony attended by their trade ministers. The FTA, the Maldives' first with a foreign nation, covers goods, services and investment and offers zero-tariff access for nearly 96% of products traded between the two countries.

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  1. Mon 30 Dec
    Both countries announced that the Free Trade Agreement between the Maldives and China will take effect on 1 January during an online ceremo… on Monday only Maldives Republic The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China will take effect on 1 January, both countries announced on Monday during an online ceremony attended by their trade ministers.

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  • nearly 96% share of products traded between the two countries given zero-tariff access Maldives Republic It offers zero-tariff access for nearly 96% of products traded between the two countries.

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