AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade and Investment: The Maldives and Pakistan signed 20 agreements covering trade, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, health and technology, and set a goal of lifting bilateral trade to $200 million within two years. A business forum is expected to help turn the agreements into commercial opportunities. Tourism Infrastructure: Velana International Airport will reopen Terminal 2 for international check-ins from 25 October, adding capacity ahead of the peak travel season. Tourism Tax: The government has moved to repeal GST on tourism services sold by foreign travel agents and booking platforms without a Maldives establishment; the proposed change also provides for refunds on tax collected since 1 October. Tourism Supply Chain: Sri Lankan suppliers in food, furniture, engineering and other hospitality services are pursuing export opportunities with Maldivian tourism businesses. Renewable Energy: China has donated 880 solar-powered streetlights for installation on local islands.
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