China, India, UK congratulate Maldives on Golden Jubilee of Independence
Expressing his belief the Maldives will realize development under President Yameen, the Chinese President Xi said he would like to further strengthen ties. Indian Prime Minister Modi highlighted age-old ties between the Maldives and India, noting 2015 also marks the 50th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
26 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM
Congratulating President Abdulla Yameen on Maldives’ Golden Jubilee of independence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he believed the country will realize further development under Yameen’s leadership.
The Maldives has achieved remarkable progress since its independence from the British in 1965, Xi said, according to China’s state owned Xinhua News Agency.
In his message, he stressed that China has always valued its friendship with the Maldives and said he would like to strengthen bilateral ties.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighted age-old ties between the Maldives and India, noting 2015 also marks the Golden Jubilee year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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