His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has returned to Malé following his official visit to Germany, undertaken at the invitation of His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany.
During official talks, President Dr Muizzu and President Steinmeier agreed to maintain the momentum of the dialogue established during the visit. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest through enhanced high-level exchanges for the benefit of both countries.
At the Maldives–Germany Business Roundtable, German companies were briefed on investment opportunities in the Maldives. In his remarks, the President outlined progress on economic reforms and invited German businesses to explore emerging opportunities as the Maldives continues to diversify its economy. The Roundtable concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Visit Maldives and DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH on cooperation in destination promotion and marketing.
During the visit, the President delivered a keynote address at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin on the Maldives’ experience in climate change adaptation. He also delivered a keynote speech at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP), the German Council on Foreign Relations, on the role of the ocean in foreign policy.
The visit coincided with the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Maldives and Germany. An official reception was held to mark the occasion, bringing together the Maldivian delegation, senior officials of the German government, members of the diplomatic corps in Berlin, and Maldivians residing in Germany. The President also met members of the Maldivian community, engaging with them on their experiences and concerns.