In response to news items about reduction of exports of essential goods to Maldives, Official Spokesperson said:
"The reports are misleading. As highlighted in the recent notification by the Director General of Foreign Trade, the requirements are calculated based on actual utilisation in recent past and is consistent with the mechanism of the trade agreement signed between
India and Maldives in 1981. India remains firmly committed to strong people to people ties between two countries and will ensure that people of Maldives do not have to endure any hardships.”
New Delhi
June 25, 2018