Maldives committed to expanding partnership with China, says Dunya

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dunya Maumoon has said that the government of President Abdulla Yameen is committed to expanding the partnership between Maldives and China to new levels.

She made this remark in a message to Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of Bilateral Relations between the Maldives and China.

The message read: “The Maldives attaches special significance to its relations with China. The Maldives’ unwavering commitment to the One China policy, and our shared perspectives in addressing international issues of mutual interests have helped the bilateral relationship to thrive for the benefit of the peoples of our two countries. China is now one of the most important development and trade partners of the Maldives. The Government of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom is committed in expanding that partnership to new levels.

"I am confident that the close ties of friendship and cooperation between our two countries will continue to prosper in the years to come.”