Xi Greets Muizzu on Maldives Independence Day, Seeks Deeper China Ties

Xi Greets Muizzu on Maldives Independence Day, Seeks Deeper China Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping has greeted Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on the 61st anniversary of the Maldives' independence and expressed his desire for deeper China-Maldives cooperation. Xi said that China and the Maldives share a long history of friendly exchanges and have established diplomatic relations for over 54 years. He also referred to the two countries' comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and expressed his hope for further cooperation in various fields. The message is seen as a significant development in China-Maldives relations and may have implications for the region.