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 positive momentum of dialogue established during the visit. Discussions centred on expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest through strengthened high-level engagements, aimed at delivering tangible benefits for both the Maldives and Germany.
At the Maldives–Germany Business Roundtable, leading German companies were briefed on investment opportunities in the Maldives. In his remarks, President Dr Muizzu highlighted progress on ongoing economic reforms and invited German businesses to explore emerging sectors as the Maldives continues its economic diversification efforts.
The Roundtable concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Visit Maldives and DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH to enhance cooperation in destination promotion and marketing, further strengthening tourism ties between the two countries.
During the visit, the President delivered a keynote address at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, outlining the Maldives’ experience in climate change adaptation and resilience-building initiatives. He also delivered a keynote speech at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik (DGAP), where he spoke on the strategic 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 in Berlin to mark the milestone, bringing together members of the Maldivian delegation, senior officials of the German government, members of the diplomatic corps, and Maldivians residing in Germany.
President Dr Muizzu also met with members of the Maldivian community in Germany, engaging with them on their experiences and concerns.