Discussions underway to resolve salary remittance issues for Indians working in Maldives

India's Ministry of External Affairs has stated that it is in discussions to address challenges faced by Indian nationals in the Maldives regarding the remittance of their salaries to the country.

Responding to a question raised by a member of the lower house of India's Parliament, Lok Sabha, India's Ministry of External Affairs said the restrictions on dollar remittances from the Maldives had come to the ministry's attention. The ministry said that the issue arises from limits imposed by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on dollar supplies in local banks. While this issue affects remittances to all countries, the ministry clarified that Indian citizens earning salaries in dollars are unaffected.