President Dr Mohamed Waheed today met with the Vice President of China Machinery and Engineering Corporation (CMEC), Mr Li Chaoyang. The meeting was held this afternoon at the President’s Office.

At the meeting, Mr Li Chaoyang briefed the President on the progress of the 1000 housing units that are being built in Hulhumale’ by the CMEC. He said that discussions were underway with the Minister of Housing and Environment in improving the work of the 2nd phase of the project.

President Waheed expressed satisfaction over the work being done by CMEC in building the housing units.

He also noted the close ties that exist between the Maldives and China, and expressed confidence that the relations would continue to strengthen.