The Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed recently held discussions with Li Xiaosan, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of Yunnan Provincial People’s Congress of China.
During their meeting, the two had focused on strengthening bilateral ties in trade and investment between the Maldives and Yunnan province.
Minister Saeed acknowledged the long-standing relationship between the Maldives and Yunnan, highlighting the previous areas and avenues of collaboration, including opportunities to participate in the Kunming Fair and provide training and sports.
“This meeting will undoubtedly serve as a pillar to strengthen these existing ties and pave the way for stronger cooperation in trade and investment,” the minister said.
The Economic Minister stressed on the importance of interpersonal connections between the countries in fostering diverse economic initiatives. He also extended gratitude to the Chinese delegation, underscoring how the bilateral union between the two countries have evolved into a strategic economic partnership.
