MVR 32M spent monthly on embassies

2 weeks ago

The state spends an average of MVR 32 million each month on Maldivian diplomatic missions overseas, with the embassy in Malaysia staffing the highest number of political appointees, according to information shared by the Foreign Ministry. In July, Sun filed a request under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, seeking details regarding the spending on embassies since the new Maldivian administration