President and First Lady arrives in China on State Visit

December 06,2017

President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Madam Fathimath Ibrahim have arrived in Beijing, this afternoon on a state visit to China. The visit is being made at the invitation of the President of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping.

During President Yameen’s State Visit, official talks will be held between the Government of Maldives and the Government of China – and key agreements will be signed with a view to enhance trade, professional and socioeconomic development as well as 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 the Maldives and China.

Source: President’s Office