Chairman of the Xizang Autonomous Region Yan Jinhai has paid a courtesy call on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

Chairman Yan and the delegation accompanying him called on the Maldivian leader at the President’s Office on Tuesday.

Congratulating the new Maldivian leader on his success during both rounds of this year’s presidential elections and assuming duties as the eighth president of Maldives, Chairman Yan expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality accorded to him and his delegation.

President Muizzu thanked Chairman Yan for visiting and went on to engage in discussions regarding multiple areas of mutual interest for close cooperation.

Discussions revolved around the initiation of direct flights between the Maldives and Xizang Autonomous Region.

President Muizzu and Chairman Yan also explored ways to further expand tourism, and discussed cultural similarities and shared challenges, such as climate change.

The meeting also saw Chairman Yan briefing President Muizzu on several aspects of the Xizang Autonomous Region including its culture, geography and unique environment.

Chairman Yan also acknowledged the need for clean water in the Maldives and generously offered to provide 1,500 tonnes of glacial bottled water sourced from the Xizang Autonomous Region.

The offer was graciously accepted by President Muizzu.

President Muizzu and Chairman Yan went on to shed light on the historic friendship between the Maldives and China spanning several decades.

They expressed shared hopes for further prosperity in the years to come.