President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have this evening met with the Maldivian families and students residing in China. The meeting was held at the Legendale Hotel in Beijing.

The President and First Lady are currently on a State Visit to China, at the invitation of the President of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping. During President Yameen’s State Visit official talks will be held between the Government of Maldives and the Government of China – and key agreements will be signed with a view to enhance trade, professional and socioeconomic development as well as Technological and other collaborations between the two countries. The President will also meet with key leaders of China, and discuss ways to further accelerate socioeconomic ties between the Maldives and China.