09 August 2016, Male’ – Ref; 222/2016;
His Excellency Mr. Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic China made a short stopover at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport today on his way to Kenya.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of China was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Asim and senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the two hour stopover, both the Ministers met and discussed on ways to further strengthen the economic and development cooperation between China and Maldives. Further the Ministers discussed on regional and international issues of mutual concern. Minister of Economic Development H.E Mr. Mohamed Saeed also attended the meeting. The Foreign Minister of China visited Hulhumale’ during this short visit.
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