Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed arrived in China on Monday for a five-day state visit. The visit occurs amid a diplomatic dispute with India. (The President's Office, Maldives)
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During the visit, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is due to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and sign sign multiple agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. (The President's Office, Maldives)
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Muizzu's maiden visit to China has been marred by a huge diplomatic row triggered by the derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by some Maldivian ministers after he posted a video of him on a beach during his visit to Lakshadweep. (PTI)
Muizzu is due to hold talks with Chinese President Xi and sign several agreements to bolster the bilateral ties, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin. (The President's Office, Maldives)
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During President Muizzu's visit, the Maldives and China will hold official talks and sign key agreements to enhance trade, professional development, and socioeconomic cooperation, the Maldivian President's Office said in a press release. (REUTERS)
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