The Maldives–Germany Business Roundtable was successfully held in Berlin on 10th February 2026, bringing together senior policymakers, business leaders, and key stakeholders from both countries to deepen economic cooperation and explore new investment opportunities.
The roundtable was jointly organized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Maldives, Invest Maldives, the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in Germany, and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). The event served as a strategic platform to strengthen bilateral trade relations, promote investment opportunities in the Maldives, and foster partnerships between Maldivian and German enterprises.
The session commenced with welcome and introductory remarks by Dr. Volker Treier, Head of Foreign Trade and Member of the Executive Board of DIHK, who highlighted Germany’s growing interest in the Maldives as an emerging investment destination and emphasized the importance of sustained public–private dialogue.
This was followed by remarks from H.E. Mohamed Saeed, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Maldives, who reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to creating a transparent, investor-friendly business environment. The Minister underscored the Maldives’ economic reform agenda, priority investment sectors, and the country’s openness to strategic partnerships with German companies.
The keynote address of the roundtable was delivered by H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. In his remarks, the President reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening economic resilience, maintaining fiscal discipline, and advancing sustainable growth. He further expressed his aspiration to deepen trade and investment relations between the two countries.
A statement on behalf of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) was delivered by Mr. Günther Mull, CEO of DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, who emphasized the strong potential for collaboration in areas such as digital solutions, renewable energy, pharmaceutical sector and new technologies.
The second segment of the roundtable featured a video presentation on the Maldives’ economic vision and partnership opportunities, followed by a presentation on the investment environment by Ms. Nuha Riza, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Maldives. The presentation highlighted priority sectors, recent policy reforms, and facilitation mechanisms available to foreign investors.
Dr. Abdulla Niyaz, Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, delivered a presentation on tourism and environmental investment opportunities, focusing on sustainable tourism development, environmental protection initiatives, and opportunities for high-value investments aligned with the Maldives’ climate and sustainability goals.
Participating German companies shared their perspectives and experiences, highlighting growing private-sector interest in the Maldives across multiple sectors. The roundtable also facilitated productive interactions between the Maldivian and German delegations.
A key highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Visit Maldives, represented by Mr. Ibrahim Shiuree, Managing Director, and DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH, represented by Mr. Jörn Krausser, Director. The MoU aims to strengthen tourism promotion and cooperation between the Maldives and the German market.
The Maldives–Germany Business Roundtable marks an important milestone in advancing bilateral economic relations and reaffirms the Maldives’ position as a competitive and sustainable investment destination for businesses.