The Government of the Maldives and the Government of the Kyrgystan today signed the Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visa Requirements, which allows for the exemption of visas for single or multiple entry, exit or transit for both countries' nationals, for a period of 30 days.

The agreement was signed on behalf of the Government of Maldives by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid, and Kyrgyz Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kulubaev Zheenbek Moldokanovich, on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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.

Minister Shahid mentioned that the signing of this agreement will facilitate stronger people to people contact, business, and investment opportunities between Maldives and Kyrgyzstan.

Minister Shahid Tweeted on Monday that he is "very pleased with the entry into force of the visa waiver agreement between Maldives and Kyrgyz Republic allowing Maldivians to travel to Kyrgyz Republic without a prior visa."