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UK-Maldives Dialogue Skips Fish Export Tariff Talks as Trade Deal Stalls
The second UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue, held in Malé on 28 May 2025, did not discuss reducing the 20% UK tariff on Maldivian fish exports, instead focusing on UK immigration policy and visa issues. Talks on a free trade agreement appear to have stalled, with the current administration not prioritising preferential market access for Maldivian fisheries since taking office in November 2023.
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Mon 20 FebThe UK-Maldives Dialogue held its first meeting.on 20 February 2023only Maldives RepublicThe UK-Maldives Dialogue, a bilateral platform designed to strengthen ties between the two nations, held its first meeting on 20 February 2023.
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Thu 8 JunThe UK launched a public consultation to gather input on an FTA with the Maldives.on 8 June 2023only Maldives RepublicnewestFollowing the first round of negotiations, the UK on 8 June 2023 launched a public consultation to gather input on an FTA with the Maldives.
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UK-Maldives Dialogue Skips Fish Export Tariff Talks as Trade Deal Stalls
20% tariff on fish imports from the Maldives to the UK
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20%tariff on fish imports from the Maldives to the UKMaldives RepublicTalks aimed at scrapping the 20% tariff on fish imports from the Maldives to the UK began under the Ibrahim Mohamed Solih government.
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The current administration took office.in November 2023Maldives Republicthe current administration has not made the matter a focus since taking office in November 2023.
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