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Foreign Minister to travel to China on an official visit

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid will travel to China this month on an official visit, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This will be the first visit by Minister Shahid to China since assuming office last November.

The announcement follows a meeting held by Minister Shahid with Ambassador of China to Maldives Zhang Lizhong on September 5. During the meeting, the minister and the ambassador exchanged views on progress of ongoing projects between the two countries, as well as future cooperation in areas of mutual importance.

Speaking on a programme aired on PSM News, Foreign Secretory of Maldives Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed said the official visit of the foreign minister will further enhance ties between Maldives and China.