Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has said that leveraging the Maldives’ relations with China to support local businesses is a key government priority.

In a post on X today following the China-Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum, held as part of Maldives Expo 2026, the Minister said the Government aims to expand investment opportunities, facilitate technology transfer, develop skills and strengthen business partnerships.

He said Maldives-China relations have continued to deepen under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, adding that the forum builds on discussions between the two countries’ leaders and their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership to translate shared ambitions into practical economic cooperation.

Minister Saeed also thanked Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua and the Chinese Embassy for their support.

He added that the Government seeks to align China’s technological capabilities with the Maldives’ development priorities under Vision 2040, creating jobs, strengthening Maldivian businesses and delivering sustainable benefits for the people.