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Sri Lanka eyes stronger economic ties with Maldives
Daily FT
|July 29, 2025
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday said Sri Lanka is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with the Maldives, with a focus on trade, investment, tourism, fisheries and renewable energy, during his first official State visit to Malé.
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The visit, which coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two Indian Ocean neighbours, underscored the growing importance of economic diplomacy in the region as both countries look to build post-crisis resilience.
Following bilateral talks with Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President Disanayake highlighted a shared commitment to “diversifying the economic relationship” and welcomed greater Maldivian investment in Sri Lanka.
“Maldivian investors can always look at Sri Lanka as a trusted destination,” Disanayake said, adding that the country is actively developing a single-window system to streamline foreign investment.
This story is from the July 29, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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