President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that the Maldives is open to responsible investment and committed to making that investment succeed. He made the remarks this morning at the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, held alongside Maldives Expo 2026.
The President noted that the forum was convened not merely to discuss investment, but to shape the next chapter of a friendship that has delivered tangible benefits for the peoples of both countries.
He highlighted that the Maldives and China have been connected for centuries by maritime trade and human exchange, and that those bonds have today grown into a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, founded on mutual respect, trust, and shared aspirations for development.
The President emphasised that the Maldives does not seek investment merely for the capital it brings, but for the industries it creates, the skills it develops, the jobs it generates, and the opportunities it opens for its people.
The President affirmed that the Maldives is entering a defining period of national development, with Vision 2040 setting the ambitious goal of becoming a fully developed nation by 2040.
He noted that to achieve this, the country must diversify its economy, accelerate innovation, and build partnerships with investors who share its confidence in the future
