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Our goal is for Maldivian businesses to succeed internationally: President
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, speaking at the opening of the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, said his administration aims to make Maldivian businesses competitive in international markets, highlighting the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement and digital payment integration under the Maldives 2.0 vision. He noted that the Maldives imported approximately USD 440 million worth of goods from China between January 2025 and August 2026, with around USD 124 million processed under FTA preferential arrangements.
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Wed 1 JanChina-Maldives Free Trade Agreement entered into forceJanuary 1, 2025only The StandardThe China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement entered into force on January 1, 2025, marking a significant development in economic cooperation between the two nations.
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Our goal is for Maldivian businesses to succeed internationally: President
approximately USD 440 million Maldivian imports of goods from China
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approximately USD 440 millionMaldivian imports of goods from ChinaThe StandardHe revealed that the Maldives imported approximately USD 440 million worth of goods from China between January 2025 and August 2026.
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Sinamalé Bridge established the first direct road connection between Malé, Hulhulé and Hulhumalénot statedGreater Malé RegionThe Standardincluding the Sinamalé Bridge, which established the first direct road connection between Malé, Hulhulé and Hulhumalé.
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