Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu embarked on his first state visit to China, praising Beijing as a “valued ally” and emphasizing collaboration between the nations. The visit comes after diplomatic tensions with India, where three ministers were fired for derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Muizzu aims to strengthen ties through official talks, signing agreements on trade, professional development, and socio-economic cooperation. The visit also includes discussions on technology collaborations and attendance at the Invest Maldives Forum to explore avenues for enhanced relations between the Maldives and China.