Muizzu Holds Meeting with Chinese Ambassador
Photo: PPM
President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Vice-President-elect Hussein Mohamed Latheef engaged in a diplomatic discussion, today, as they met with the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Wang Lixin, at Muizzu’s residence.
President Elect Dr. @MMuizzu and Vice President Elect @HucenSembe met with the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives @China_Amb_Mdv , discussed further strengthening the friendly relationship between 🇨🇳🇲🇻 pic.twitter.com/wOH4rnrks1
— Progressive Party of Maldives (@ProgressPartyMV) October 4, 2023advertisement
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As of now, specific details regarding the content of their discussions have not been made publicly available.
It’s worth noting that President-elect Muizzu previously served as the Housing Minister in the government of former President Abdullah Yameen. During his tenure, development projects were initiated with support from China.
This period saw a closer alignment of the Maldivian government with China, leading to a strain in relations between the Maldives and neighboring India.
However, since the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) assumed power in 2018, there has been a notable shift in the country’s foreign policy. Relations with India have strengthened, while previous affiliations with China have waned.
During his campaign, President-elect Muizzu emphasised his commitment to prioritising the Maldivian people. He has expressed his intention to meet with the Indian High Commissioner in the near future.
