Chinese President Xi Jinping, who arrives in the Maldives yesterday, has arrived in the capital, Male’, for official discussions.
President Xi is the first Chinese Head of State to conduct a state visit to the Maldives.
Sources have told Sun Online that during this visit by the Chinese President, an agreement will be signed regarding the Male’-Hulhumale’ bridge project.
12:31
President Yameen said during the ceremony that China is one of the most important economic partners of the Maldives.
12:29
Six agreements have been signed between the two countries.
12:17
President Xi and President Yameen are presenting a joint statement.
12:05
The governments of China and Maldives have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) regarding Chinese assistance to the project to construct a bridge between Male’ and Hulhumale’, and cooperation between the two countries in terms of health and economic development.
12:00
Agreements have been signed between China and Maldives.
Ceremony at the President’s Office – Photo: Twitter, Nihan
11:50
President Xi has met with former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.
11:18
Following one-to-one talks between President Yameen and President Xi, discussions are now underway between senior government officials of both countries.
10:27
The Chinese President has signed the guest book at the President’s Office.
Chinese President Xi Jinping signs the guest book at the President's Office - Photo: President's Office
10:23
President Xi is on his way to the President’s Office.
10:21
President Xi is shaking hands with ministers of the Maldivian government at Republic Square.
President Xi shakes hands with ministers of the Maldivian government - Photo: President's Office
10:19
Following this ceremony, President Yameen and President Xi will be escorted to the President’s Office.
10:15
The national anthems of Maldives and China are being heard now.
A traditional dance, at the ceremony at the Republic Square to welcome Chinese President Xi in Male' - Photo: President's Office
10:14
President Xi has inspected a guard of honour and been given a 21-gun salute by Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
Ceremony at the Republic Square to welcome President Xi in Male' - Phoho: President's Office
10:09
President Xi was greeted at the official jetty, by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim.
President Yameen and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim greet President Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan at the official jetty in Male' - Photo: President's Office
10:00
Important agreements will be signed between the two governments during President Xi’s visit to the Maldives.
09:54
Senior officials of the government, and about 4,000 students have gathered at Republic Square to welcome President Xi Jinping.
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