President requests India's assistance to develop digital economy in Maldives

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, speaking at the India – Maldives Business Forum in New Delhi today, said that he assumed power with a pledge to bring major changes and reform to Maldives' economy and sought India's assistance to achieve that goal.

The president said that in addition to developing the tourism sector, he wants to further diversifying into key areas such as financial services, maritime and digital economy.