Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has stated that China has always been a trusted friend of the Maldives. Speaking at a group meeting with leaders participating in the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation and Chinese government officials, the Vice President said he sincerely thanked the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) and the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government for their warm hospitality.
The Vice President highlighted that China has always been a trusted friend of the Maldives and stated that he considers the Maldives’ sustained commitment to the ‘One-China’ principle as the main pillar in maintaining relations between the two countries. Furthermore, he noted that the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation was an important opportunity for cooperation and sharing experiences between the two countries.
The meeting was chaired by Wang Yong, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). After the meeting, the Vice President took a commemorative photo with Chinese government officials and important foreign guests.
