In a meeting held at the President's Office on Saturday morning, H.E. Shen Yiqin, the Special Envoy of the Chinese President and State Councillor of the People's Republic of China, paid a courtesy call on H.E. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The discussions revolved around the imperative of bolstering the enduring friendship between China and the Maldives.
State Councillor H.E. Shen Yiqin extended her congratulations to President Muizzu on his successful inauguration, expressing her optimism about the deepening of bilateral relations during his presidential term. She also conveyed warm regards and best wishes from the President of China, H.E. Xi Jinping.
During the meeting, President Muizzu expressed his gratitude to the Government of China for its significant contributions to the Maldives' socio-economic development over the years. He emphasized that this moment marked the beginning of a new chapter in the longstanding friendship between the two nations. Furthermore, President Muizzu conveyed his confidence in continued cooperation across various areas of mutual interest, such as regional and economic collaboration, as well as fostering people-to-people connections.
Concluding the meeting, President Dr. Muizzu reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to strengthening the relationship between the Maldives and China and working together to achieve shared objectives.