The governments of the Maldives and Kazakhstan have signed the Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements, allowing visa exemptions for nationals of both countries.
During a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the agreement was signed on by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel, and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Maldives Nurlan Zhalgasbayev. The agreement allows for 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.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, State Minister Khaleel thanked the Government of Kazakhstan for their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries, and mentioned that the signing of 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.