The Government of Maldives and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has signed the Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements.

The agreement was signed on September 23, 2022, on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

With this nationals of both the countries will be allowed the exemption from visas for single or multiple entry, exit or transit, for a period of 30 days.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Maldives and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyz Republic Kulubaev Zheenbek Moldokanovich signed the agreement on behalf of the Kyrgyz Republic.

During the discussion, Minister Shahid thanked the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for their commitment towards strengthening the existing bilateral relations between the two countries and mentioned that the signing of this agreement will facilitate stronger people to people contact, business and investment opportunities between Maldives and Kyrgyzstan.