The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged the Maldives' economic growth, projecting a 5 per cent increase in 2025, largely driven by tourism expansion and the Velana International Airport expansion project. Additionally, the IMF commended the Government’s economic reform efforts, including GST reforms, revenue-increasing measures, the halt on money printing, and the introduction of fiscal responsibility laws, while emphasising the importance of fully implementing budgetary reforms for long-term financial sustainability.