Written question – Negotiations on the abolition of tariffs on imports of fisheries products from the Maldives – E-001612/2025

Question for written answer  E-001612/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Tomáš Zdechovský (PPE)

Negotiations between the EU and the Maldives on the possible abolition of tariffs on imports of fisheries products have been ongoing for seven years, with no resolution in sight. Last year, the Maldives ratified the Samoa Agreement, taking a further step towards closer cooperation with the EU and joining the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). After years of negotiations, it is crucial that significant progress is made on this issue.

• 1.What is the current state of play of negotiations between the EU and the Maldives?
• 2.What are the obstacles currently preventing the conclusion of a mutual agreement?
• 3.Within what timeframe does the Commission envisage the possible resolution of the outstanding issues?

Submitted: 23.4.2025