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Credit rating downgrade driven by debt, not COVID-19 spending:...

Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef said the downgrade of the Maldives' credit rating was driven by the country's debt burden and borrowing practices rather than COVID-19 pandemic spending. He said the Government had identified major debt repayment challenges, particularly in 2026, and had negotiated with foreign partners to defer some repayments while continuing to meet other obligations.

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