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Maldives and China discuss ways of working together in overcoming COVID-19 pandemic

The Maldives and China have held discussions on ways the two countries can work together in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussions were held in a virtual meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid and the Ambassador of China to the Maldives Zhang Lizhong.

During the meeting, the ambassador expressed the interest of China in assisting the efforts of the Maldives in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions were held on formulating a structure to facilitate Chinese assistance to the efforts of the Maldives against COVID-19. Discussions were also held on current projects undertaken by the two countries, as well as projects planned for the future.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel, Multilateral Secretary Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed and senior officials of the foreign ministry and the Chinese embassy.