Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed has stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s bold economic vision is a revolutionary agenda that will steer the Maldives’ financial future onto a new path.

The Minister made these remarks during his address at the “Maldives–Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026” held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Speaking at the forum attended by business leaders and investors from both countries, Minister Saeed shared detailed information on President Muizzu’s economic policies.

In his speech, the Minister highlighted that the main foundation of the Government’s economic agenda is ensuring the country’s financial stability. He further noted that, beyond short-term gains, the Government is prioritising long-term economic resilience and sustainable development.

The Minister also emphasised the Government’s economic diversification policies aimed at reducing reliance on a single sector. In this regard, he outlined strategic efforts to expand logistics services, the digital technology sector, renewable energy initiatives, and the fisheries industry.

Additionally, the Minister noted that the major transformations currently taking place in the country’s infrastructure development, along with reforms being implemented to strengthen the economic system, present significant opportunities for investors.

Highlighting the longstanding trade relations between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, Minister Saeed stated that collaborative projects between the two countries would bring substantial economic benefits to both nations. He also expressed confidence that forums such as this would elevate bilateral relations to new heights.

The forum marked an important step by the Government to showcase investment opportunities in the Maldives to international stakeholders and to further strengthen commercial ties between the Maldives and Sri Lanka.