President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has said he will discuss the introduction of a development bank in Maldives before leaving for China on a state visit tonight.
The establishment of a development bank will be discussed in the cabinet today, Muizzu said in an interview released by the Press Department of the President's Office.
"There are very important issues to be discussed at the cabinet meeting today. Among them is the establishment of a development bank in Maldives," he said.
Muizzu further said discussions will be held for the introduction of a social housing category for employees working in the tourism sector, the obstacles to online payment and the establishment of a media village.
"There is also the issue of removing barriers to pay using online payment platforms. Then there is the issue of introducing a social housing category for tourism and other very important issues," he said. "There will be discussions to establish a media village dedicated to the media.
Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed will begin their first state visit tonight. Muizzu is the first foreign head of state to visit China this year. He is visiting at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The President will conclude his visit on January 12.
