President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this afternoon met with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Minor International PLC, Mr. William E. Heinecke. Minor International Plc, is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region.

At the meeting, the President highlighted the main objectives the Government hopes to achieve, through the Maldives Investment Forum inaugurated today. He also briefed on the upcoming overseas business forums being planned.

Underlining the major development projects of the Maldives’ Government, the President shared with the Chairman of Minor International PLC, the government’s vision of developing Hulhumale as a youth city, integrating several facilities including housing, entertainment, institutional, tourism and commercial developments.

At the meeting, Chairman Mr. William E. Heinecke expressed his appreciation for the Maldives’ Government’s initiative in organizing an investment forum. He underscored the importance of organizing more such events. The Chairman also highlighted the current issues and challenges facing them in their undertakings in Maldives, and shared his ideas for further development of the hospitality and leisure industry in the Maldives.