Agreements on bridge and airport penned during Chinese president’s visit
15 Sep 2014, 5:22 PM
Mariyath Mohamed
The historic visit of Chinese President Xi Jinpeng today saw MoUs signed on the development of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and promoting the construction of the Male-Hulhulé bridge.
Following a lively welcoming ceremony – featuring a Chinese dragon, Maldivian dancing, and a 21 gun salute – President Xi and President Abdulla Yameen observed the signing of eight MoUs.
The visit has also seen the signing of a preliminary contract agreement on the development of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport.
Xi’s arrival marks the first visit to the Maldives by a Chinese president in the 42 years since diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in October, 1972.
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