Discussions held regarding export of fish products to Russia

Discussions have been held between officials of the Maldives and Russia, regarding exporting Maldivian fish products to Russia.

The discussions took place during a meeting between Maldivian Minister of Fisheries Dr Mohamed Shainee and Russian Ambassador to Maldives Alexander Karchava in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The meeting was also attended by Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dhunya Maumoon and senior officials of the Maldivian government.

At the meeting, Dr Shainee noted that the recent cease in the exemption of duty for Maldivian fish exports to Europe causes losses for local fish companies, and that for this reason, efforts are ongoing by the government to enter new markets.

He invited a delegation of the Russia Federal Agency for Fisheries to visit Maldives to audit Maldivian companies, and facilitate the export of fish to Russia as soon as possible.

The Russian Ambassador welcomed the request, and promised to extend support in this regard on behalf of the Russian government.