The Government of Maldives and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan have signed an Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements.

The agreement signed on Monday will allow the exemption from visa requirements for both country’s nationals, for single or multiple entry, exit or transit for both country’s nationals, for a period of 30 days.

The signing ceremony of the agreement was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel, signed the agreement on behalf of the Maldivian government and the new ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Maldives Nurlan Zhalgasbayev signed the agreement on behalf of the government of Kazakhstan.

Speaking at the ceremony after the signing, State Minister Khaleel expressed his gratitude to the Government of Kazakhstan for their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

The State Minister highlighted that this agreement is an important milestone that will facilitate stronger people to people contact, and increase business and investment opportunities for both the Maldives and Kazakhstan.