India agrees to supply essential commodities to Maldives under ‘unique bilateral mechanism’

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Follow us on Image Source : REUTERS Representational image India has agreed to supply essential commodities to Maldives after the island nation's request. The government will export certain quantities of essential commodities including eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat, flour, sugar, dal, stone aggregate and river sand to Maldives during 2024-2025 under the bilateral trade agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Maldives. Export of these items shall be exempted from any existing or future restriction/prohibition during 2024-25 period. In general, there is either a restriction or prohibition on exports of these goods. The specified quantity allowed includes...