Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has left for the United States for trade talks.
In a post on X, the Economic Ministry said Saeed will hold talks with US business representatives, the US Chamber of Commerce and other government agencies.
"[The] purpose of the trip is to discuss ways to deepen trade and investments ties," the ministry stated.
A photo shared by the ministry shows the US Ambassador with Minister Saeed at the airport.
The trip was first announced by Saeed on February 27 during a campaign speech in Shaviyani Milandhoo ahead of the parliamentary elections.
Saeed stated that a Maldives "trade delegation" would visit the United States.
"On July 10, for the first time, if I am not mistaken, a trade delegation from the Maldives will visit the US capital Washington. That has been facilitated by the US government for the President," he said.
However, the ministry has so far not revealed whether Saeed is accompanied by senior government officials. The government is currently taking a number of measures to cut costs due to financial challenges.
The government is strengthening foreign relations between Maldives and the United States. Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer also visited the USD last month and the US is also sending senior officials to hold talks.
