Deputy Director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of the People's Republic of China Major General Zhang Baoqun, paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today. The meeting was held at the President’s Office.
The President expressed his gratitude to the Government of the Republic of China for its continued support and assistance to the Maldives.
President Muizzu and Major General Zhang Baoqun held comprehensive discussions on strategic partnerships and enhancing defense cooperation between the Republic of the Maldives and China.
The courtesy call concluded positively, with President Dr Muizzu and Major General Zhang Baoqun expressing enthusiasm for future collaborations and partnerships.
Yesterday, the Maldives signed an agreement with China on the latter's provision of military assistance gratis to the Republic of Maldives, fostering stronger bilateral ties.
Major General Zhang Baoqun signed on behalf of China while Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon signed on behalf of the Maldives.
