Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, on Wednesday, said that strengthening the relations between Maldives and China is crucial for economic recovery.

In his address during a virtual reception held to Chinese Ambassador to Maldives Zhang Lizhong to celebrate the 71st anniversary of founding of China, Shahid thanked the Chinese people, the government and companies for assisting Maldives during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Noting that the pandemic has presented Maldives with unprecedented economic challenges, Shahid said that increasing tourist arrivals to Maldives is key to economic recovery.

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