Economic Minister: Mideast war hasn’t disrupted food supply to Maldives

The US-Israeli war on Iran hasn’t resulted in any disruption to the supply of food into the Maldives, says Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed.

At a press briefing on Tuesday morning, Saeed said that private importers have increased the import of certain types of products from countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Oman amid the war.

Saeed said that the Maldives has a reliable supply link with China, guaranteeing the availability of food and other commodities.

“We are also working with several new markets, especially countries in Africa,” he said.

Saeed said that the government is also negotiating with countries to secure additional import benefits.

Saeed also said the government continues to engage in efforts to diversify the Maldivian economy, with land reclamation now complete on the USD 790 million sustainable township development launched in N. Atoll earlier this year.

The assurance by Saeed of lack of disruption to food supply into the Maldives comes as key airspaces in the Middle East remain partially closed amid ongoing attacks.