“Maldives Paradise Atolls Project is aimed to develop the residential area and infrastructure of Huvadhu Atoll for the betterment of its 35,000 residents,” says Special Envoy to the President Ibrahim Hussain Zaki.

The Special Envoy made this statement during a call with the Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Vice President of Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) Li Jinhua.

The meeting was held following the exchange of a Strategic Framework of Cooperation between the government of the Republic of Maldives and Chengdu Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Centre Company Limited which endeavors to implement the Maldives Paradise Atolls Project.

The Special Envoy expressed gratitude to Li Jinhua and the Chinese government for their contributions towards the development of Maldivian socio-economy. In addition, the Special Envoy stated that objectives of the Maldives Paradise Atolls Project are to establish a world class centre for tourism alongside real estate development of the residential area and associated infrastructure of Huvadhu Atoll.

Further the Special Envoy underscored on advances made on promotion of mutual understandings between the countries through exchange of the Strategic Framework of Cooperation.

Li Jinhua reiterated that the Chinese government hopes to further consolidate its engagement in the development of the Maldivian socio-economy as well as the well- being of its people. He further enlightened the Special Envoy on preparations underway for development of the Maldives Paradise Atolls Development Project.