Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed depart for state visit to China
Jan 08, 2024
Male [Maldives], January 8 : Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed proceeded on a state visit to China on Sunday night. 
During Muizzu's visit, the Maldives and China will hold official talks and sign key agreements to enhance trade, professional development, and socio-economic cooperation. Mohamed Muizzu's visit to China comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. 
The Maldives President's Office stated in a press release, "This visit will also pave the way for collaborations in technology and other areas between the two countries."
During his visit Muizzu will also attend the Invest Maldives Forum in Fuzhou and meet senior Chinese business leaders to explore avenues for strengthening socio-economic relations between the two nations.
A high-level delegation is accompanying the Maldives President and the First Lady on the visit to China.
In a post shared on X, Maldives President's Office stated, "H.E. President Dr @MMuizzu and H.E. First Lady Sajidha Mohamed departed on the first state visit to the People's Republic of China today, at the invitation of the President of China, H.E. Xi Jinping."
Notably, diplomatic ties between the Maldives and China were established on October 14, 1972. Since then, China and the Maldives have actively engaged in fostering strong bonds of friendship between the two countries, according to Maldives Emassy in India. In 2007, Maldives opened an embassy in Beijing.
