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President Dr. Muizzu receives red carpet welcome in China

Malika Shahid
08 January 2024, MVT 11:48
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed arrives in China
Malika Shahid
08 January 2024, MVT 11:48

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received a red carpet welcome on his arrival in the People's Republic of China this morning on a state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The President commenced his visit in the Chinese city of Xiamen. President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed were received at the airport by senior government officials upon their arrival in China.

During the visit, the Maldivian and Chinese governments are expected to engage in official talks and sign key agreements aimed at enhancing trade, professional cooperation, and socioeconomic development in the Maldives.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is welcomed by a senior Chinese government official on his arrival in China -- Photo: President's Office

The President will visit the free trade zone in Xiamen, China, today. He is also scheduled to meet with the Chairman of China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), the company responsible for constructing the Sinamalé Bridge in the Maldives.

The President is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer, Minister of Defense Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal, Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development Dr. Ali Haidar, and Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib.

Urbanco Managing Director Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed and Principal Advisor to the President on Trade and Investment Mohamed Ali Janah are also accompanying the President on this visit.

This is President Dr. Muizzu's third official visit abroad since taking oath of office on November 17 last year. His first official visit as President was to Turkey, followed by his visit to Dubai to attend the COP28 summit.

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