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Maldives open to responsible investment: President
Speaking at the opening of the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives is open to responsible investment and is seeking economic diversification under its Maldives Vision 2040 strategy. He highlighted a new Foreign Investment Act, the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement that came into force on 1 January 2025, and growing trade and digital payment links between the two countries.
LatestChina–Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum BeginsMiadhu, 28 Oct, 14:41
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Wed 1 JanMaldives-China Free Trade Agreement came into force1st January 20252 sourcesPresident Muizzu also highlighted the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement, which came into force on 1 January 2025, describing it as a significant milestone in economic relations between the two countries.
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the Maldives is open to responsible investment and committed to making that investment succeed
We do not seek investments merely for the capital it brings. We seek the industries it creates, the skills it develops, the jobs it generates and the opportunities it opens to our people.
Speech by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives at the China–Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, at Maldives Expo 2026 28 OctSource (opens Office of the President in a new tab)
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Value of goods imported by Maldives from China January 2025 to August 2026USD440 millionThe Edition"From January 2025 to August 2026, Maldives imported about USD440 million worth of goods from China," President Muizzu said.
Number of transactions through Alipay and WeChat Pay January to September this yearMore than 73,000The EditionMore than 73,000 transactions were made through Alipay and WeChat Pay between January and September this year, with a combined value of about USD11 million, he said.
Combined value of Alipay and WeChat Pay transactions January to September this yearabout USD11 millionThe EditionMore than 73,000 transactions were made through Alipay and WeChat Pay between January and September this year, with a combined value of about USD11 million, he said.
Maldivian imports of goods from China January 2025 to August 2026approximately USD 440 millionOffice of the Presidentbetween January 2025 and August 2026, the Maldives imported approximately USD 440 million worth of goods from China
approximately USD 440 millionMaldivian imports of goods from ChinaOffice of the Presidentbetween January 2025 and August 2026, the Maldives imported approximately USD 440 million worth of goods from China
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approximately 440 million US dollarsMaldives imports from ChinaOffice of the PresidentBetween January 2025 and August 2026, the Maldives imported approximately 440 million US dollars' worth of goods from China.
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more than 73,000Transactions processed through Alipay and WeChat Pay in the MaldivesOffice of the PresidentBetween January and September 2026, more than 73,000 transactions were processed through Alipay and WeChat Pay in the Maldives, with a combined value approaching 11 million US dollars.
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More than 320,000Chinese visitors to the MaldivesOffice of the PresidentMore than 320,000 Chinese visitors travelled to the Maldives in 2025.
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USD440 millionValue of goods imported by Maldives from ChinaThe Edition"From January 2025 to August 2026, Maldives imported about USD440 million worth of goods from China," President Muizzu said.
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More than 73,000Number of transactions through Alipay and WeChat PayThe EditionMore than 73,000 transactions were made through Alipay and WeChat Pay between January and September this year, with a combined value of about USD11 million, he said.
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about USD11 millionCombined value of Alipay and WeChat Pay transactionsThe EditionMore than 73,000 transactions were made through Alipay and WeChat Pay between January and September this year, with a combined value of about USD11 million, he said.
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More than 100forum participantsMiadhuMore than 100 participants are attending the forum, which is taking place in Barcelona, Spain
Entry into force of the China–Maldives Free Trade Agreementbefore January 2025 (exact date not stated)Maldives and ChinaOffice of the PresidentA major milestone in our economic relations was the entry into force of the China–Maldives Free Trade Agreement.
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Opening of the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, at which President Muizzu addressed investment and economic diversificationNot stated (reported 2026-10-28)Not statedThe EditionSpeaking at the opening of the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, President Muizzu said the Maldives Vision 2040 strategy sets the goal of transforming the country into a fully developed nation by 2040.
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Introduction of a new Foreign Investment Act to improve transparency and policy certaintyNot statedMaldivesThe EditionPresident Muizzu said the government had introduced a new Foreign Investment Act to improve transparency, provide greater policy certainty and strengthen investor confidence.
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