The Government of Maldives signed an agreement with Kazakhstan towards commencing aviation operations between the two countries.
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Ms. Aishath Nahula signed on behalf of the Maldivian government. Under the agreement, scheduled flight operations are expected to commence. The agreement further allows code-sharing among permitted airlines.
Earlier on 9th May 2022, the two countries signed an agreement pertaining to on arrival visa. Under the agreement, Maldivians traveling to Kazakhstan will receive on arrival visas with a 30-day validity.
The transcontinental nation is a high-profile education tourism hub. Several Maldivian students frequent the country for various academic purposes. Kazakhstan earlier opened scholarship opportunities for Maldivian students as well.