President Muizzu Meets with NPC Chairman Zhao Leji

Following his productive discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the third day of his state visit, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu extended his diplomatic engagements by meeting Zhao Leji, the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China. This meeting further underscores the deepening relationship between the Maldives and China.

Chairman Zhao Leji expressed his pleasure in meeting President Muizzu, acknowledging the Maldivian leader's long-standing support for the friendship between China and the Maldives. He highlighted the significance of President Muizzu choosing China for his first state visit, viewing it as a testament to the high regard the Maldivian President holds for their bilateral relations.

Chairman Zhao noted that the China-Maldives relationship is poised for new development opportunities and affirmed China's readiness to work with the Maldives to consolidate mutual strategic trust and open new chapters in their relationship.

President Muizzu thanked Chairman Zhao for the meeting, expressing his deep honor at being the first head of state invited to China this year. He interpreted this as a sign of the extraordinary emphasis President Xi places on the Maldives. Reaffirming his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, President Muizzu acknowledged China as a close friend and a key partner in the Maldives' development. He pledged his full support to the Chinese government in this regard.

This series of high-level meetings, including the earlier discussion with Premier Li Qiang, highlights the strategic importance of the Maldives-China relationship.

President Muizzu's visit symbolizes not just the continued friendship but also the potential for greater cooperation and shared growth between the two nations. As President Muizzu engages with top Chinese officials, the commitment to deepen ties and explore new avenues of partnership becomes increasingly evident, setting a promising course for future Maldives-China collaborations.