DP World Chairman meets Maldives President

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DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem met with the Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul ‎Gayoom and Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed, in Malé last week. During the meeting they discussed potential areas of cooperation and ways in which economic relations could be enhanced to higher levels.

The meeting, which was also joined by the Minister at the President’s Office, provided an opportunity to brief Maldives on DP World’s various developmental initiatives around the world and allowed them to exchange views on ways in which the company may be able to assist the Maldivian Government in implementing its large-scale development projects. "A high level customs delegation from Maldives visited two weeks ago DP World and Jebel Ali Free Zone and Customs" Though a small archipelago, the Maldives have recorded remarkable economic growth over the past two decades attracting foreign investment and trade. Dubai's trade with the Maldives registered a growth of 18% during 2013 to reach AED 296.4 million compared with AED 251.4 million in 2012. DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said: “The Maldives have tremendous potential for growth and there is a close relationship between our two countries. I am honoured to have had this opportunity to discuss how the relationship between our countries can be further strengthened for the benefit of the Maldives and Dubai.” The meeting was held following a visit by Minister Mohamed Saeed to Dubai earlier last week, where he met with Bin Sulayem to initiate talks on future cooperation. Additionally, a high level customs delegation from Maldives visited the DP World and Jebel Ali Free Zone as well as the Customs.