Discussions held on deepening UK-Maldives trade and investment relations

Discussions have been held on deepening trade and investment relations between the Maldives and the UK.

The discussions took place during a meeting between Maldivian Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed and UK’s Minister of State for Trade Greg Hands.

Minister Saeed is presently on an official visit to the UK to attend the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Roundtable and seek assistance from the participants of the UK financial sector in order to develop a vibrant financial market in the Maldives.

Sharing the details of his meeting with Hands via a post on X, Minister Saeed said discussions were held on deepening trade and investment relations between the Maldives and the UK.

Delighted to meet Min @greghands. Discussion focused on deepening trade & investment relations between ????????&????????. Seeking UK’s experience in developing the financial services industry & broadening the scope of FTA remains a priority of Pres @MMuizzu pic.twitter.com/Y7u56HjKpt

— Mohamed Saeed (@em_saeed) May 15, 2024

He further added that seeking UK’s experience in developing Maldives’ financial industry and broadening the scope of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) remains a priority of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

During this visit, Minister Saeed is set to meet UK government officials, members of the House of Lords and representatives from the UK financial and professional services industry.