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Friendship run symbolising China-Maldives relations held with over 300 participants

Malika Shahid
24 December 2022, MVT 17:57
Maldives China Friendship Run held at Sinamale' Bridge to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of political relations between Maldives and China.-- Photo: China Embassy
Malika Shahid
24 December 2022, MVT 17:57

Today, a friendship run was held on the Sinamalé Bridge to mark the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between China and Maldives.

Over than 300 people participated in the run held on the Chinese-aided Sinamalé Bridge, including the Chinese Ambassador to Maldives, Wang Lixin, officials from ministries, members of the Malé City Council, members of parliament, university students and Chinese workers.

At the event, H.E. Wang Lixin said that many activities have been planned to mark the 50th anniversary of Maldives-China relations.

Many NGO's including Bike Maldives, Villijoali and the Association Of People With Disability (MAPD) also participated in the event.

Chinese Ambassador to Maldives, Wang Lixin, participates in the Maldives-China Friendship Run held at Sinamale' Bridge to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of political relations between Maldives and China.-- Photo: China Embassy

The youngest participant was an 18-month-old child. Describing that as a touching moment, the Ambassador said it shows that people wholeheartedly accept the relationship between China and Maldives.

People taking part in Maldives China Friendship Run at the Sinamale' Bridge to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of political relations between Maldives and China. -- Photo: Chinese Embassy

Lixin said that China-Maldives relations have shown the world exemplary friendship by providing assistance at all times.

"In recent years, this relationship has led to many achievements, including remarkable work in the construction sector. The Sinamalé Bridge is a landmark project that shows the closeness of the two countries. The bridge will carry forward China-Maldives relations for generations, she said.

People taking part in Maldives China Friendship Run at the Sinamale' Bridge to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of political relations between Maldives and China. -- Photo: Chinese Embassy

The Ambassador highlighted that Velana International Airport development and social housing projects will prove to be beneficial for the people of Maldives.

A ceremony was held on 22 October to mark the 50th anniversary of China-Maldives bilateral relations. The Ambassador presented a Golden Jubilee plaque to Maldives during the ceremony.

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