Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Dongming, paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu yesterday at the President’s Office.
During the meeting, President Dr Muizzu conveyed his appreciation to President Xi Jinping for China’s continued support, noting that Chinese assistance has contributed to the Maldives’ economic and social development. He reiterated the Government’s intention to further strengthen bilateral relations across a range of sectors, describing the partnership as one built on long standing ties and mutual trust. The President also referred to China’s role in supporting key development initiatives, including major infrastructure projects.
Discussions focused on advancing Maldives–China relations and identifying new areas of cooperation, while maintaining momentum in existing partnerships. Areas highlighted included housing and infrastructure development, fisheries and agriculture, tourism, connectivity, information technology, and trade. Both sides also reviewed the progress of projects linked to Memoranda of Understanding and agreements signed during President Dr Muizzu’s visits to China, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation.
Vice Chairman Wang Dongming noted the friendly relations between the two countries and said these ties had been further strengthened through high level exchanges. He stated that the delegation’s visit was aimed at deepening cooperation in ways that would benefit both countries and their peoples. He also reaffirmed China’s support for the Maldives’ development priorities and for the implementation of the comprehensive strategic partnership.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening Maldives–China relations and pursuing cooperation that delivers practical outcomes. Vice Chairman Wang was accompanied by a senior delegation from the National People’s Congress of China.
