The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) provides a much-needed opportunity to take the Maldives forward, said President-elect of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu.
In a recent interview with Xinhua, Muizzu said he has very high expectations for the BRI, believing that it can play a crucial role in the development of the Maldives as well as all other participating countries.
He said the Maldives has outlined many infrastructure development projects, firmly believing that China's good relationship with the Maldives will play a crucial role in implementing all these...
...The 2 km-long bridge, which was officially opened in August 2018 as the country's first cross-sea bridge, has put an end to having to travel by boat from Male to Hulhumale, and is regarded as a landmark project of the BRI.
Within the BRI framework, many other projects including the construction of social housing units, and the expansion and upgrading of the Velana International Airport have been carried out with the Chinese government's assistance, Muizzu said.
... As an island state, the Maldives is severely affected by climate change. Muizzu believes that China will play a very strong and crucial role in helping the Maldives deal with climate change.
The environment of the Maldives is very vulnerable, and the country needs international assistance, said Muizzu.
Speaking highly of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, Muizzu said that the three initiatives are greatly welcomed by the Maldives and conducive to its national security, as well as its social and economic development.
The Maldives is ready to participate in these initiatives, he said. READ FULL REPORT FROM XINHUA
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