Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:52pm on 22 Apr 2024,Monday International
China extends congratulations to Maldives President Muizzu's People's National Congress (PNC) for securing an absolute majority in Sunday's parliamentary polls. The PNC's victory, with 68 out of 93 seats, signals deeper cooperation and a strategic partnership between the two countries. With a supermajority in Parliament, Muizzu gains legislative backing to shape foreign policy, particularly in the strategically vital Indian Ocean region. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin emphasizes Beijing's commitment to strengthening traditional friendship, expanding cooperation, and advancing the China-Maldives comprehensive strategic partnership for mutual benefit.
