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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.

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.