Official reception held to mark 45th Anniversary of China-Maldives relations

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have attended the official reception held to mark the 45th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Maldives and China. The reception was held this evening at the Legendale Hotel in Beijing.

At the function, Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress, Her Excellency Shen Yueyue presented a commemorative plaque honoring the occasion to President Yameen. Likewise, President Yameen presented a commemorative stamp set to the Vice Chairman of the National People’s Congress.

First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim presented certificates of appreciation to those who performed entertainment activities at the event.

On the four-day visit upon the invitation from the Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Yameen is set to hold official talks with the Chinese Government and key agreements will be signed to enhance trade, professional and socioeconomic developments along with technological and other collaborations between the two countries.

The President will also meet with key leaders of China and discuss ways to further accelerate socioeconomic ties between China and the Maldives.