The government of the Maldives has reiterates that it remains steadfast in its firm commitment to the One China Principle, as articulated innumerable times, since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The statement was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid during a courtesy call by the Governor of Yunnan Province of China Wang Yubo.
During the meeting, Minister Shahid welcomed Governor Yubo and his delegation and noted the long-lasting close bilateral ties between the Maldives and China. Minister Shahid highlighted that such visits provide an excellent opportunity to promote exchanges and increase cooperation between the Maldives and the Yunnan Province. Governor Yubo noted the close relations between the two nations and assured his commitment to work closely with the Maldives in enhancing cooperation to promote economic growth and development.
Furthermore, Minister Shahid and Governor Yubo exchanged views on a wide array of areas and discussed ways of strengthening substantive cooperation in the fields of agriculture, education, sports, tourism, and trade between the Maldives and the Yunnan Province.