Maldives to Participate in China-Indian Ocean Forum on Blue Economy

Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef has arrived in China today to participate in the ‘Third China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Development Cooperation.’

The Vice President is attending the forum at the invitation of the Government of China, and he will be delivering a statement at its opening ceremony. The forum, which will be held until December 17th, is organised by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), which aims to enhance cooperation between China and the countries in the Indian Ocean region, focusing on various aspects of the blue economy.

The third forum, themed ‘Future of the Blue Indian Ocean: Development Practices of the Global South,’ will feature diverse thematic discussions, subforums, and roundtable discussions on topics of mutual interest to participants from across the globe.

The Vice President also participated in the 2nd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum, held in December 2023 in China.

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