Muizzu stated that he hoped to strengthen ties in numerous areas of shared interest and take bilateral relations between the Maldives and China to new heights during his administration.
During their meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping called Muizzu an old friend. Xi also said China was looking forward to developing bilateral ties with the Maldives and take relations between the countries to a new level. - India-Maldives Row: Old friend Muizzu Signs 20 Agreements With China, Including Tourism Co-Operation
Chinese analysts say the strategically placed Maldives with a host of islands is significant for expanding China's influence in the Indian Ocean region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held in-depth talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu following which the two countries signed 20 "key" agreements.
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