Hong Kong–Maldives relations
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Hong Kong–Maldives relations refer to foreign relations between
History
Historically, both sides had been colonies of the United Kingdom for a long period of time. Only until 1965, when Maldives gained independence from the United Kingdom, the situation changed. At that time, Hong Kong, still a colony of the United Kingdom, followed the British in diplomacy and immediately [citation needed] recognised the independence of Maldives as well as established relations with the nation.
Modern relations
The Maldivian Honorary Consulate in Hong Kong in Kowloon is the official representation of the Maldives in Hong Kong.[1]
Both coexist as independent member in many economic and cultural international organizations, for example, the World Trade Organization. The relations between the two have a focus on economic, social and cultural aspects because Hong Kong is restricted by Hong Kong Basic Law from concluding military agreements with foreign countries.[4]
References
- ^ Maldivian Honorary Consulate in Hong Kong
- ^ Hong Kong to negotiate Free Trade Agreements with Georgia and Maldives
- ^ Hong Kong to Negotiate Free Trade Agreements with Georgia and Maldives Consultation Document
- ^ "Hong Kong Basic Law Chapter VII : External Affairs". Archived from the original on 2016-10-08. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
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