Honourary Consul of the Maldives in Shanghai Mr Yang Guisheng has made a donation of US$20,000 to Kudakudhinge Hiya, a home for children under state care in Vilingili. The donation was received by First Lady Laila Ali.
Thanking Mr Yang for the generous donation, the First Lady noted that assistances were much needed for centers such as Kudakudhige Hiya.
Earlier yesterday, President Nasheed met with Honourary Consul General of the Maldives in Hong Kong Mr Bob N Harulela, and Honourary Consul of Maldives in Shanghai Mr Yang Guisheng.
During the meeting, the President called for a more dynamic role of Honorary Consuls in the development of Maldives.
He noted that Honorary Consuls could play an important role in developing stronger relations and increasing commercial and economic ties between the Maldives and their respective countries.
The President discussed with the Honourary Consuls developmental areas where investments were most needed.
The Honorary Consuls expressed their desire to assist the Maldives in everyway possible and said they could be more engaged in finding investments to the Maldives.
