First Couple of China officially welcomes the Maldivian First Couple

The First Couple of China has officially welcomed the Maldivian First Couple.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, are currently on a state visit to China, at the invitation of the Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Presiden Xi Jinping, and the First Lady of China, Madam Peng Liyuan, officially welcomed the Maldivian First Couple on Wednesday.

The arrival of President Dr. Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha followed a 21-gun salute and the national anthems of both countries played by the Chinese Military Band.

President Dr. Muizzu accompanied by President Xi Jinping then inspected the Guard of Honor.

During the ceremony, President Dr. Muizzu was greeted by and introduced to the Chinese dignitaries, followed by the Maldivian dignitaries introduction to President Xi Jinping.

President Dr. Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha departed to China on a state visit on 07 January, 2024.

President Dr. Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha arrived in Beijing with a high-level delegation on 10 January, Wednesday.

Upon their arrival, the President and First Lady inspected a Guard of Honor accorded to them.

So far, Muizzu has attending the Invest Maldives Forum in Fuzhou, China, and held meetings with senior Chinese business leaders to explore avenues for strengthening socioeconomic relations between the Maldives and China.

President Dr. Muizzu's visit to China would include official talks between the Governments of the Maldives and China and the signing a number of key agreements to enhance collaboration and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.