The Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer, recently unveiled a plan to boost the nation’s economy by ramping up tourism and investment efforts through Maldivian missions abroad. In a recent media interview, Zameer outlined proactive measures directed by the President to shape the country’s economic landscape.
Minister Zameer shared that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with 19 overseas offices, including Maldivian embassies and missions, is actively working to attract investments and increase tourist arrivals. “The President encourages us to make the most of our mission staff to strengthen the economy and attract investors. We are adjusting our strategies accordingly, with a stronger focus on promoting our destination to enhance tourism,” said Zameer.
Zameer highlighted the importance of Maldivian missions being equipped to identify and address economic challenges, including plans to increase staffing abroad to enhance operational capacity. He acknowledged that previous plans for such initiatives had not seen significant action.
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the tourism sector, Zameer noted occasional challenges faced by the Maldives, including health crises and external factors. “The President has advised us to prepare our missions to anticipate and manage industry shocks. As a result, we are restructuring Maldivian missions in Europe and other regions. For example, we aim to boost tourism from China by deploying more staff to this embassy. Similar efforts will be made in our missions across Europe, a departure from our previous approaches,” added Zameer.
In an effort to broaden its diplomatic presence, the Maldives is gearing up to open an embassy in Türkiye, with a focus on promoting trade, investment, and tourism. This move aligns with a broader strategy to strengthen international ties and economic partnerships.
The President has actively engaged in fostering international relationships, with visits to Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and China since taking office. These visits have been crucial in discussions on enhancing tourism and expanding investment opportunities in the Maldives. Notably, major investors from these countries have expressed a keen interest in investing in the Maldives.
