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Vice-Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) pays a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), His Excellency Deng Boqing paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin, today.

During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning, the Minister thanked the Vice-Chairman and the Government of the People’s Republic of China for their valuable contributions towards the socio-economic development of the Maldives. He mentioned that China continues to be a major investor in the Maldivian economy, through the various projects that are ongoing in the country, and also as a source market for inbound tourism.

The Vice-Chairman briefed the Minister about the ongoing projects and future avenues of cooperation, especially through China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI). He outlined that the signing of the agreements today between the two sides, signifies the close friendship and cooperation, and expressed his hope that the Maldives will seek future development opportunities through the GDI.

The Minister emphasised the importance of commencing new projects by CIDCA in the Maldives, especially the construction of four new hospitals in Ha. Dhidhoo, Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, Ga. Villingili and R. Alifushi. He also thanked the Vice-Chairman for positively considering the projects relating to the renovation of the Maldives National Museum and the maintenance of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, for which Letters of Exchange will be signed today.

The Minister underlined that the bilateral relationship between Maldives and China will continue to strengthen in the years ahead, and thanked China for its unwavering support to the Maldives in achieving its developmental objectives.

The Vice-Chairman of CIDCA is on an official visit to the Maldives from 31 March to 3 April 2023.

Foreign Secretary meets the Vice Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA)

The Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) His Excellency Deng Boqing met with the Foreign Secretary of the Republic of Maldives, His Excellency Ahmed Latheef, today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, both sides discussed the importance of the Global Development Initiatives proposed by China, and ways to further strengthen the bilateral relation between the two countries, as well as the ongoing projects by China in Maldives.

Foreign Secretary Latheef thanked Vice Chairman Deng Boqing and the Chinese Government, for the generous assistance it had provided to the Maldives. Foreign Secretary Latheef also agreed to work closely together to address shared interests, in further enhancing the close relations between the two countries.

Vice Chaiman Deng Boqing is presently undertaking an official visit to the Maldives from 31 March to 3 April 2023.

President appoints two Ambassadors

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today accredited Ms Aishath Azeema and Mr Mohamed Khaleel to serve as the Maldives’ ambassadors to the People’s Republic of China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia respectively. The accreditation ceremony, in which both ambassador-designates were presented their letters of appointment, was held at the President’s Office, this afternoon.

Ms Aishath Azeema previously served as deputy ambassador of the Maldives to the United Kingdom in London, and in various senior capacities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including as an Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary.

Mr Mohamed Khaleel has previously served as the Maldives the High Commissioner and Acting High Commissioner to Singapore. He attained his Diploma of Environmental Law and Policy at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.