Foreign Minister Engages in Talks With US Counterpart as President Muizzu Announces Visit to China

Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer held a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, who reaffirmed US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The call coincided with President Mohamed Muizzu's announcement of his first state visit to China from January 7-12 at Xi Jinping's invitation. Discussions covered defense, economic development, climate change, democratic governance, and rule of law. Critics noted the timing given Maldives' strategic role. Muizzu's visit marks a shift from the traditional first visit to India, signaling closer ties with China.

Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer held a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, who reaffirmed US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The call coincided with President Mohamed Muizzu's announcement of his first state visit to China from January 7-12 at Xi Jinping's invitation. Discussions covered defense, economic development, climate change, democratic governance, and rule of law. Critics noted the timing given Maldives' strategic role. Muizzu's visit marks a shift from the traditional first visit to India, signaling closer ties with China.

Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer held a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, who reaffirmed US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The call coincided with President Mohamed Muizzu's announcement of his first state visit to China from January 7-12 at Xi Jinping's invitation. Discussions covered defense, economic development, climate change, democratic governance, and rule of law. Critics noted the timing given Maldives' strategic role. Muizzu's visit marks a shift from the traditional first visit to India, signaling closer ties with China.

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