On the occasion of the 57th Independence Day of the Republic of Maldives, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi sent a message of congratulations to Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, extending to him sincere congratulations and best wishes.

In the message, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang stressed that China and Maldives are traditional friendly neighbors. Having stood the test of international vicissitudes, the relations between the two countries have become more stable and mature and made great contribution to regional peace and stability. He expressed his readiness to work with Foreign Minister Shahid to implement the important consensus of the two Presidents, consolidate and expand mutually-beneficial cooperation in various fields as well as promote the development of China-Maldives future-oriented comprehensive and friendly partnership of cooperation.