The Business Forum on Joint Construction of the “Belt & Road” between China and Maldives was held today to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The purpose of the business forum was to showcase the investment opportunities in the country, to promote the bilateral economic and trade cooperation, to explore new areas for investments and unlock new market prospects, between the People’s Republic of China and Maldives.

The business forum was graced by the Minister of Economic Development H.E. Fayyaz Ismail and the Ambassador of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Maldives H.E. Wang Lixin. Stakeholders from government institutions and members from the Maldivian and Chinese business community also attended the forum.