Beijing - RajjeViyu

The Standard | 11 months, 2 weeks ago | positive

Minister Zameer Joins Global Leaders in Beijing for AIIB 2025, Promotes Maldives’ Development Vision

Minister Moosa Zameer attended the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing, promoting Maldives' development vision. Over 3,500 delegates attended. Topics included green finance, regional connectivity, and digital transformation. Zou Jiayi was elected as AIIB's second president and first female leader, with a term beginning January 16, 2026. Zameer met with Sinosure President Sheng Hetai to discuss insurance support for Maldives' reforms. Since 2016, AIIB has grown from 57 to 110 members, deployed over USD 60 billion across 322 projects. Maldives benefited from a USD 15 million Results-Based Loan with a USD 2.74 million grant, and a USD 40 million loan for the Greater Malé Waste-to-Energy project (total USD 151 million).

The Standard | 1 year, 3 months ago | positive

Minister Saeed Credits President Muizzu for Enhancing Global Market Access for Maldivian Products

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed praised President Muizzu for enhancing global market access for Maldivian products after Ensis Fisheries signed a deal with a Chinese firm to export fish products under the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The signing took place in Beijing earlier this week. Ensis Fisheries will export canned and frozen fish to China. The FTA came into effect in January 2025, aiming to reduce tariffs and streamline exports. Minister Saeed said the President's efforts are showing tangible results and that the FTA will boost exports and create jobs.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 5 months ago | positive

Maldives, China Forge New Ties After Muizzu-Xi Talks

President Mohamed Muizzu and Chinese President Xi Jinping held official talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 10, 2024, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. Muizzu expressed gratitude for China's economic assistance. A series of agreements were signed covering disaster risk reduction, blue economy, digital economy, green development, media cooperation, Belt and Road Initiative, human resources, agriculture, animal welfare, and specific projects including a social housing project on Fushidhiggaru Falhu and coconut pest control. A comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership for 2024-2028 was established. Muizzu's state visit, his first since taking office in November 2023, skipped India, signaling a shift in diplomatic norms.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 7 months ago | neutral

Putin Receives Grand Welcome at Belt and Road Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a red carpet welcome in Beijing for the Belt and Road Summit hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Leaders from over 130 countries attended. Putin had a prominent role, speaking second after Xi and holding a three-hour bilateral meeting. They discussed the Ukraine conflict and Middle East. Putin emphasized external threats strengthening Russian-Chinese cooperation and denounced negative global politics, advocating for 'win-win cooperation.' Xi outlined an eight-point plan for advancing the BRI, focusing on green development and integrity. The BRI has faced criticism for debt and environmental issues but also praise for development. Notable attendees included Afghanistan's Taliban government.