Male, highlighting the importance that President Xi Jinping attaches to the Maldives, Beijing's envoy here on Wednesday assured President Mohamed Muizzu that the Chinese government will provide all possible assistance to address the archipelagic nation's urgent needs in the Indian Ocean.
China's Ambassador to the Maldives Wang Lixin reaffirmed China's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations during her meeting with President Muizzu, considered a pro-China leader, here on Wednesday.
"We are willing to work closely with the Maldivian side to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and President Dr. Muizzu to promote the social and economic development of the Maldives and bring more benefits to the Maldivian people," Wang posted on X after of their Meeting in the Presidency.
Muizzu's office, in a statement, said during the courtesy visit, when the President and the Ambassador addressed the issues highlighted during Muizzu's state visit to China earlier this year, and avenues to accelerate the implementation of the agreed issues.
Muizu's visit to China in January led to multiple agreements. Details of one of the deals later made public, Maldives will receive free “non-lethal” military training and equipment from China's military, the first such deal with China in the face of its previous exclusive assistance for urban and economic development. from the Maldives.
On Wednesday, Wang assured Muizzu that the Chinese government would provide all possible assistance to address the urgent needs of the Maldives.
"He highlighted the close ties between both countries and highlighted the distinctive bond and importance accorded to the Maldives by Chinese President His Excellency Xi Jinping," the statement said.
President Muizzu and Ambassador Wang also discussed ways in which the two countries can collaborate to promote tourism in the Maldives, he added.
Shortly after being sworn in as president of the Maldives on November 17 last year, Muizzu formally requested India to withdraw all its military personnel, the last of whom left in mid-May as the archipelagic nation stepped up its military relations with China. .
Meanwhile, according to a local media report, Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has said that the first ship carrying perishable goods from India will dock in Addu town later on Wednesday night.
“MPL and Hithadhoo Regional Port worked together with Indian shipping companies to arrange regular transportation of perishable goods for the people of Addu. The first ship will transport fruits, vegetables, onions, garlic and eggs. It will dock at Hithadhoo port at 8:00 pm local time on Wednesday,” news portal Adhadhu.com said, quoting MPL CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim.
China's Ambassador to the Maldives Wang Lixin reaffirmed China's commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations during her meeting with President Muizzu, considered a pro-China leader, here on Wednesday.
"We are willing to work closely with the Maldivian side to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and President Dr. Muizzu to promote the social and economic development of the Maldives and bring more benefits to the Maldivian people," Wang posted on X after of their Meeting in the Presidency.
Muizzu's office, in a statement, said during the courtesy visit, when the President and the Ambassador addressed the issues highlighted during Muizzu's state visit to China earlier this year, and avenues to accelerate the implementation of the agreed issues.
Muizu's visit to China in January led to multiple agreements. Details of one of the deals later made public, Maldives will receive free “non-lethal” military training and equipment from China's military, the first such deal with China in the face of its previous exclusive assistance for urban and economic development. from the Maldives.
On Wednesday, Wang assured Muizzu that the Chinese government would provide all possible assistance to address the urgent needs of the Maldives.
"He highlighted the close ties between both countries and highlighted the distinctive bond and importance accorded to the Maldives by Chinese President His Excellency Xi Jinping," the statement said.
President Muizzu and Ambassador Wang also discussed ways in which the two countries can collaborate to promote tourism in the Maldives, he added.
Shortly after being sworn in as president of the Maldives on November 17 last year, Muizzu formally requested India to withdraw all its military personnel, the last of whom left in mid-May as the archipelagic nation stepped up its military relations with China. .
Meanwhile, according to a local media report, Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has said that the first ship carrying perishable goods from India will dock in Addu town later on Wednesday night.
“MPL and Hithadhoo Regional Port worked together with Indian shipping companies to arrange regular transportation of perishable goods for the people of Addu. The first ship will transport fruits, vegetables, onions, garlic and eggs. It will dock at Hithadhoo port at 8:00 pm local time on Wednesday,” news portal Adhadhu.com said, quoting MPL CEO Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim.
