Economic Ministry on Thursday opened registration for the Maldives Investment Forum 2016.
This year’s forum will be held in the Indian capital New Delhi from November 21 to 22.
The 3rd Maldives Investment Forum was officially launched at a special ceremony held Thursday morning at Hotel Jen in Male’.
At the ceremony, which was attended by leading companies from the Maldives, the Ministry also invited interested parties to sponsor the forum. Platinum, gold and silver packages are on offer for those interested in supporting the event.
Launching the event, Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed noted the success of the previous editions of the Maldives Investment Forum, adding that both events sent a positive message to foreign investors about the opportunities in the Maldives. He said the message conveyed at the forums was that “Maldives always welcomes foreign investments.” He expressed hope that the good relations between Maldives and India would further strengthen with the 3rd Maldives Investment Forum, which will be held at the Majestic Thaj Palace in New Delhi.
Speaking at the ceremony, High Commissioner from India to the Maldives, Akilesh Mishra said “such forums are important as they will further strengthen economic and business ties between the two countries, and noted that pre-meetings need to be held to identify the outcomes Maldives expect from the forum.”
The Maldives Investment Forum is an initiative of the Economic Development Ministry showcasing the immense potential of Maldives as an attractive investment destination. The first edition of Maldives Investment Forum was held in Singapore and the second edition was held in Beijing, China.