Lanka’s business future looks good - Maldivian President

by Nilma DOLE

Sri Lanka has fared better than other countries despite having a civil war for more than 20 years, said President of the Republic of Maldives Mohammed Nasheed, addressing the business community yesterday. “I myself see a good future for Sri Lanka and appeal to potential Sri Lankan investors to venture into Maldives” he said. Commenting further, the Maldivian President said that there is a positive scope for profit-making and to diversify into areas such as transport; electrification and waste management.

“Even though Maldives has been traditionally a hotspot for tourism and a thriving fisheries industry, I see many would realise that there is immense potential to tap into other areas”, he said.

“I’m glad that Sri Lankan investors have already seen the potential in Maldives and I would like to see many others joining”, said the President. He guaranteed that under his jurisdiction, Maldives will be a country free of corruption minus the red tape that is needed to get things done.

“We are implementing laws that will assure the business community that Maldives has a safe and profitable environment” he said. With the new government, ministries like health, education and environment are keen on building partnerships with Sri Lankan investors to have bilateral trade relations.