President Mohamed Nasheed has this morning started trips to Abu Dhabi, India and Bahrain.

The President’s visit to Abu Dhabi is to address at the World Future Energy Summit.

During the World Future Energy Summit industry leaders, investors, scientists, specialists, policymakers and researchers will discuss the challenges of rising energy demand and actions to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable future for the world.

The President is also scheduled to meet with the President of Greece, Malaysian Prime Minister and the President of the United Arab Emirates.

The President will later visit Mumbai and Chennai. In Mumbai, the President will speak at the Global Economic Summit on Trade and Investment jointly organised by the All India Association of Industries and the World Trade Centre in Mumbai, while in Chennai, he will speak at a business forum organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

In Chennai he will chair an investment event focused on the Maldives.

The President will also visit Bahrain and meet with senior government officials and businesses.

Speaking to the media prior to his departure, the President expressed hope that his visits will open more opportunities for investments and assistances to the Maldives.