Foreign Minister meets with Vice President of China

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid met with the Vice President of China, His Excellency Wang Qishann in Beijing.

Foreign Ministry said the Vice President and Minister Shahid discussed various aspects of the bilateral relations between the two countries during the meeting held at the Ziguang Pavilion on Thursday.

Minister Shahid applauded President Xi and the Government of China for bringing economic growth and social development for the people of China. Minister Shahid also congratulated China on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and reiterated the Government’s commitment to the One-China Policy, revealed Foreign Ministry.

The Vice President acknowledged the importance of Maldives as partner in the Belt and Road initiative of China. Minister Shahid highlighted the importance of China as a development partner to the Maldives. Vice President Wang and Minister Shahid spoke on the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries for mutually beneficial development goals.

Minister Shahid is on an official visit to China from 19-20 September 2019.