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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum in Malé, bringing together more than 100 participants, including representatives from over 40 Chinese companies.
Mariyam Adheela
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu inaugurates the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum in Malé -- Photo: President Office
MALE’: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum in Male’, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between the two countries.
The one-day forum was organised jointly by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and the Chinese Embassy. More than 100 participants are attending the event, including representatives from over 40 Chinese companies. Five memorandums of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral business relations are also scheduled to be signed.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua expressed hope that the forum would create new opportunities for business cooperation between the two countries.
The ambassador highlighted China’s support for the Maldives in areas including tourism, agriculture and renewable energy, noting the progress achieved through bilateral cooperation in recent years. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to working with the Maldives in mutually beneficial sectors.
The forum is part of the government’s efforts to attract foreign investment and introduce business opportunities in the Maldives to international investors.
Under this initiative, the government has organised business forums in seven countries: China, the United Arab Emirates, India, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Pakistan, promoting investment opportunities available in the Maldives.
