{"id":7496,"date":"2023-12-10T11:40:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T06:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=7496"},"modified":"2023-12-10T11:40:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T06:40:53","slug":"china-assures-expanding-flight-operations-investment-in-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=7496","title":{"rendered":"China assures expanding flight operations, investment in Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Chinese government has assured to increase flight operations to and investment in the developmental projects in the Maldives.<\/p>\n<p>China said it will remain a committed ally to the Maldives in helping the island nation expand its tourism and commerce, according to the Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Saeed made the statements via X after several meetings with high-level Chinese officials.<\/p>\n<p>He attended the &#8220;China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Development Cooperation&#8221; along with Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, who led the Maldivian delegation.<\/p>\n<p>In his post, the Minister highlighted the assurance given by the Chinese government on increasing the Asian giant&#8217;s flights to the Maldives, and seek additional investment avenues. China also promised to lend assistance for future urban development projects under the current administration led by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Hopeful days are ahead with progressive changes in result, God willing,&#8221; the minister said, noting that the decisions made at the forum between the Maldives and China would become visible in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chinese government has assured to increase flight operations to and investment in the developmental projects in the Maldives. China said it will remain a committed ally to the Maldives in helping the island nation expand its tourism and commerce, according to the Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed. 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