Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) welcomed the first direct flight from Hong Kon on January 19, 2024.
A special ceremony was held at Velana International Airport (VIA) on Friday evening, to commemorate the arrival of flight HX791, from Hong Kong International Airport.
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The tourists were greeted with traditional BoduBeru and presented with a special gift pack.
Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Wang Lixin, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Maldives Immigration, and Maldives Customs Service along with other government-related enterprises and associations attended the event.
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