Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has said that his country’s bilateral ties with China is set to achieve new heights. He further said that the two countries respect each other and Beijing fully supports the Indian Ocean island’s sovereignty.
China is not a country that would interfere with the internal affairs of the Maldives, which is why the two countries have a strong relationship, Muizzu was quoted as saying in an interview with China’s state-run CGTN channel.
Muizzu’s comments came amid a row with India.
Muizzu, who returned to the Maldives on Saturday after a state visit to China, noted that China has provided assistance to the development of the Maldives since establishing diplomatic relations in 1972. During his visit to China, Muizzu sought to align Maldives closer to Beijing and both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.
He also said China’s Belt and Road Initiative has taken bilateral relations to a new level.
The president also said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping puts the interest of citizens first and that China’s economy has reached new heights under his leadership. He added President Xi has assured him that the Chinese government will help the Maldives achieve its goals.
