China pledges to support Maldives’ ‘urgent needs’ with an eye on ‘first responder’ India

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July 11, 2024 7:43 am

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Chinese Ambassador Wang Lixin. Image-x/@presidencymv

China would provide all possible support to address the urgent needs of the archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Wang Lixin said Wednesday, reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to further strengthening the bilateral relations during her meeting with President Muizzu, seen as a pro-China leader.

“We are ready to work closely with the Maldivian side to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and President Dr Muizzu to promote the social & economic development of Maldives and bring more benefits to the Maldivian people,” Wang posted on X after her meeting at the President’s Office.

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