Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has participated
in a round-table discussion organised by Finland Chamber of Commerce on 29th
November, for the Finland business community on investing in the Maldives.
Minister Shahid stated that the Maldives is open for
business and emphasized on the importance of increasing and developing a robust
cooperation mechanism between the Maldives and the private sector of Finland.
Finnish companies, according to the Minister, provide innovative, sustainable
solutions, especially involving renewable energy, which is important for low
lying island states like the Maldives. Minister Shahids remarks were followed
by a presentation on "investing in the Maldives" by the Minister of State for
Economic Development, Mohamed Iaad Hameed. At the discussion, several businesses
from Finland expressed their interest in exploring investment opportunities in
the Maldives.
Earlier on the day, Minister Shahid also met with Marinetek
Finland, who provide floating solutions, and discussed on developing
sustainable marinas to cater for the diversifying tourism industry. Minister
Shahid also attended a luncheon hosted by Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart
technologies for the marine and energy markets.
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