Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Dongming, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu this morning at the President’s Office.
During the meeting, President Dr Muizzu expressed his sincere appreciation to His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, for his continued support and generosity, which have contributed significantly to the Maldives’ economic and social development. He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to further strengthening relations with China across multiple sectors, based on mutual trust and a long-standing friendship. He also highlighted China’s assistance in key development initiatives, including major infrastructure projects.
Discussions focused on enhancing Maldives–China relations, exploring new avenues for cooperation, and strengthening existing partnerships. Key areas of collaboration included housing and infrastructure, fisheries and agriculture, tourism, connectivity, information technology, and trade. Both sides also noted the numerous Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements signed during President Dr Muizzu’s visits to China, expressing satisfaction with the steady and productive progress of ongoing projects.
During the call, Vice Chairman Wang Dongming acknowledged the friendly ties between the two countries, which have been further elevated by the President’s visits to China. He stated that the purpose of the delegation’s visit was to strengthen this partnership for the benefit of both countries and their peoples. He reiterated China’s commitment to the implementation of the comprehensive strategic partnership and expressed China’s support for the development priorities of the Maldives.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening Maldives–China relations to deliver tangible outcomes that benefit both countries.
The Vice Chairman was accompanied by a senior delegation from the National People’s Congress of China.