Sri Lankan media has reported that talks are underway to begin a ferry service between Colombo and Male'.
According to the Sri Lanka Guardian, talks were held during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to the Maldives in July.
Quoting an employee of the Sri Lankan High Commission, the report said the main purpose of the ferry service is to transport goods.
But the ferry will take about 30 hours to complete each trip.
A lot of goods are currently imported into the Maldives via Sri Lanka. Multiple cargo vessels travel between the two countries, including the national shipping line.
Sri Lankan media also reported that President Mohamed Muizzu was invited to undertake a state visit to the country. He is expected to make the trip in December.
