With the aim of strengthening trade and economic investment between the nations, a forum has been organised and held between the US and the Maldives.
The forum; Trade and Investment Agreement (TIFA), was held in Hotel Jen with the council meeting along with the economic development minister delivering an address and his vision for the future of economic developments in the country. The forum is attended by members of high economic institutions from both countries.
The first TIFA forum was held back in 2014.