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The Embassy of the Republic of Maldives Holds a Virtual Investment Forum in China

The Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in China holds a Virtual Investment Forum in China, in association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Technology and Housing Development Corporation of the Maldives. The objectives of the virtual forum was to facilitate bilateral trade and investment between Maldives and China and attract potential Chinese investors to the investment opportunities opened in the Maldives in various sectors such as Tourism, Renewable Energy, Real Estate and Infrastructure Development. It was also aimed at providing detailed information to potential Chinese investors regarding the regulatory framework within relevant sectors, development guidelines, other relevant regulations as well as providing reassurance to investors on the investment climate within the Maldives with its liberal policies, excellent ROI’s and benefits such as foreign ownership etc.

The virtual Forum was also held as part of the series of activities to mark 50 years of Bilateral Relations between Maldives and China and to mark 50 years of Tourism – The Golden Year of Tourism in the Maldives.

The Virtual Forum which was presided by H.E Dr. Abdulla Mausoom the Minister of Tourism, H.E Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed the Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E Aishath Azeema the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Maldives to the People’s Republic of China and H.E Dr. Hala Hameed the secretary Multilateral of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Suhail Ahmed Managing Director of Housing Development Corporation of Maldives was attended by over 40 companies, organization and media partners in China, where very comprehensive and informative presentations were given by stakeholder Ministries and agencies of the Government of Maldives.

China-aid Renovation Project of MFA Office Building was inaugurated

China-aid Renovation Project of MFA Office Building was inaugurated today by the Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E Abdulla Shahid and Ambassador of #China to Maldives H.E Zhang

According to Chinese Ambassador to Maldives Zhang Lizhong, the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge project follows the principle of “Construction, Contribution and Shared Benefits” as a Belt and Road Initiative program constructed jointly by Chinese Maldivian sides. The program brings new vigor and vitality into the development of China-Maldives relations.

China-Maldives Friendship Bridge inaugurated in Male’

This aerial view shows the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, which joins the capital city of Male with the airport island, on Aug 24, 2018. (PHOTO COURTESY OF XU FUDI)

A life-changing cross-sea bridge built with Chinese aid goes into the history of island nation Maldives on Thursday as a “gateway to tomorrow” in the eyes of the nation’s leader.

“Today, the impossible is possible,” said President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom while addressing an opening ceremony in its capital Male before leading vehicles through the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge linking its two most important islands.

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom addresses the opening ceremony of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, in Male, capital of Maldives, Aug 30, 2018. (PHOTO COURTESY OF DU CAILIANG)

Dazzling light beams and festive fireworks shooting up from the bridge sent thousands of local people and tourists to cheers and excitement at shoreside, embankments, view platforms, and roofs in Male. People thronged the white-sand beach watching the lighted bridge deep into the night.

The bridge is a dream come true for former Minister of Construction of the Maldives, Umar Zahir, whose generation went through rejections by builders who found a bridge impossible to construct before the Chinese success.

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This Aug 30, 2018 photo shows the fireworks display at the opening ceremony of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, in Male, capital of Maldives. (PHOTO COURTESY OF XU FUDI)

President Yameen also outlined how he and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached an agreement on the project during Xi’s visit here in September 2014. Amid the fireworks displays were “Thank You” words to both presidents.

This Aug 30, 2018 photo shows the fireworks display above the main gate of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, in Male, capital of Maldives. (PHOTO COURTESY OF WANG CHAO)