Ambassador of China to the Maldives Zhang Lizhong has paid a farewell call on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
During the call at the President's Office, President Solih conveyed good wishes to Ambassador Zhang Lizhong and expressed gratitude for his continued support and assistance to the Maldives during his tenure. The President highlighted China has been a longstanding developmental partner to the Maldives and remains a close friend and ally, noting the generous assistance and the continued support rendered by the Ambassador as well as the Government of China to the Maldives. He praised the Chinese government for the generous contribution in providing 200,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine and other medical equipment to assist the Maldives in rolling out mass vaccinations.
During the meeting, the President and the Ambassador highlighted the several spheres in which the Maldives and China cooperate, including socioeconomic development, tourism, health, trade and investments, among a multitude of other bilateral and multilateral engagements. The Ambassador expressed that it has been his pleasure to serve the Chinese government as the chosen representative to the Maldives.
Concluding the meeting, the President wished the Ambassador well in all of his future endeavours.