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flag The Maldives, since joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2017, has completed major infrastructure projects and plans to expand cooperation in renewable energy and smart technology.

flag Since joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2017, the Maldives has advanced key infrastructure projects, including the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, the nation’s first cross-sea bridge, which now connects the capital Male to Hulhumale and the main airport, cutting travel time to five minutes and boosting economic activity. flag The Maldives’ ambassador to China, Fazeel Najeeb, highlighted ongoing cooperation in urban roadworks and expressed interest in expanding collaboration on renewable energy, digital technology, climate resilience, and smart infrastructure, citing China’s leadership in solar, wind, and battery technologies as vital to reducing fossil fuel dependence. flag Both nations aim to deepen their strategic partnership through high-quality BRI projects in 2025 and beyond.

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