No Difficulties in Bringing Gas and Oil to the Maldives: Foreign Minister

Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel has stated that there are no obstacles to bringing the supply of oil and gas to the Maldives.

Sharing the measures being taken by the government in relation to the war at the President's Office today, Foreign Minister Khaleel said that the work of bringing oil through the State Trading Organization (STO) is being done via Oman, and STO confirmed last night whether there would be any issues with the oil supply. The Minister stated that assurance was received that there are no hurdles in bringing oil, and he gives this assurance to the Maldivian citizens.

"God willing, there are no difficulties seen so far in bringing gas and oil to the Maldives. However, along with that, to diversify it, I would like to say that great progress has been made in the ongoing work through discussions with various countries," the Minister said.

In today's meeting, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed shared the dates when the oil shipments will arrive. Looking at that, the Minister said that petrol shipments are scheduled to arrive on the 1st, 3rd, 15th, 18th, and 27th of next month, and diesel shipments on the 1st, 3rd, 10th, 15th, 18th, and 27th.