Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on a state visit to the Maldives, yesterday invited Maldivian investors to explore new opportunities in Sri Lanka, assuring them of a more efficient and transparent investment environment.
Speaking at a media briefing in Malé alongside Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President Dissanayake emphasized his government’s commitment to economic cooperation and regional investment partnerships. He said Sri Lanka is now open for business and urged Maldivian investors to consider the island nation as a key destination for their investments.
“Sri Lanka offers vast potential across sectors like tourism, renewable energy, ports, education, and agriculture. We are making investment processes easier through a single-window facilitation system that ensures speed, clarity, and transparency,” the President stated.
The single-window investment facilitation mechanism, which is being developed under Sri Lanka’s new economic policy framework, aims to reduce bureaucratic red tape and fast-track approvals for both local and foreign investors.
President Dissanayake also highlighted the shared cultural and historical bonds between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, stating that both nations must work closely to strengthen economic ties and ensure sustainable regional growth.
The visit marks the President’s first official trip to the Maldives since assuming office, and comes at a time when both countries are looking to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism.
