During the Opening Ceremony of the Forum, Minister Iruthisham delivered a statement on the theme, “Strengthen Cooperative Partnership for a Community with a Shared Future with Neighbouring Countries.”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iruthisham Adam, attended the Opening Ceremony of the 7th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum and the 10th China-South Asia Expo.
During the Opening Ceremony of the Forum, Minister Iruthisham delivered a statement on the theme, “Strengthen Cooperative Partnership for a Community with a Shared Future with Neighboring Countries.” In her remarks, the Foreign Minister underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in safeguarding international peace and security, and highlighted the vital role of regional cooperation in advancing these objectives. She further emphasized the need for unity and collective action in addressing the complex global challenges facing the international community.
The Foreign Minister also noted that the State Visit to China by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives, in 2024 further strengthened the longstanding friendship between the Maldives and China, and elevated bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. She expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Yunnan Province for their continued friendship and support towards the Maldives and its people, and reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas.In concluding her statement, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed the Maldives’ commitment to working closely with China and other regional partners to promote mutual understanding, strengthen cooperation, and contribute to peace, stability, and shared prosperity in the region.
Foreign Minister also attended the Opening Ceremony of the 10th China-South Asia Expo and took a tour at the Exhibition. Foreign Minister also visited the exhibition stalls by Maldivian vendors participating in this years’ Expo.
The Opening Ceremony was also attended by Ambassador of Maldives to the People’s Republic of China, Dr. Fazeel Najeeb, Additional Secretary, Amin Javed Faizal, Director, Maryam Bassama Farooq at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mizna Waheed, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Maldives in China.
