Sinamalé Bridge's success reflects Belt & Road Initiative's impact: Ambassador Wang Lixin
On the 6th anniversary of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Wang Lixin, took to X (formerly Twitter) to underscore the transformative impact the bridge has had on the Maldives and its people.
Ambassador Wang highlighted the role of the bridge in advancing social and economic development in the Maldives, attributing its success to the Belt & Road Initiative and the strong cooperative relationship between China and the Maldives.
Over the past 6 years, the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge has greatly promoted the social and economic development of Maldives and brought transformative changes to its people's lives, which has vividly shown how Belt & Road Initiative and friendly cooperation with China benefit the local people
Ambassador Wang stated.
Looking ahead, Ambassador Wang expressed optimism for the continued growth of bilateral relations and fruitful collaboration in the future.
Looking forward to more fruitful collaboration in the future,
She added
reinforcing the bridge's role as a lasting symbol of the enduring friendship between the two nations.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu marked the 6th anniversary of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge with a message highlighting the bridge's significance as a powerful symbol of the deep-rooted relationship between the Maldives and China.
Today, we proudly celebrate the 6th anniversary of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, inaugurated on 30th August 2018. This remarkable feat of engineering not only connects our islands but also symbolizes the enduring partnership and mutual trust between our two great nations. The bridge continues to be a testament to our shared vision of progress, unity, and prosperity. May this bridge serve as a beacon of cooperation for generations to come.
he wrote on social media platform X
In 2018, the Maldives made history with the opening of its first cross-sea bridge, a landmark development for the small island nation.
Constructed under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the administration of former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the strategically positioned bridge connects the capital city, Malé, with Hulhule' island which houses Velana International Airport and Hulhumalé.
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