Chinese, Maldivian FMs hold talks in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer in Beijing on Monday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China and the Maldives have continuously given each other mutual respect and support since the two sides established diplomatic ties 52 years ago. China-Maldives relations have been a good example of equality and win-win cooperation between countries of different sizes.

Noting the two heads of state have agreed to China-Maldives relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership early this year and jointly build a community with a shared future for China and the Maldives, Wang said China is ready to work with the Maldives to actively implement the important consensus reached by the leaders, deepen political mutual trust, promote friendly exchanges at all levels, and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields.

Moosa Zameer said the Maldives believes that China's further comprehensive deepening of reform will bring more benefits to the world.

He noted that the Maldives firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to continue to actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in economy, trade, finance, tourism, culture and other fields.

Zameer is on an official visit to China from July 20 to 24.

Chinese, Maldivian FMs hold talks in Beijing

China's top political advisor Wang Huning on Friday urged political advisors to intensify research and consultation to offer valuable suggestions for advancing the cause of people with disabilities.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made these remarks while presiding over a biweekly consultation session of the national committee.

Wang underlined that ensuring a happy and fulfilling life for people with disabilities is an essential requirement for promoting Chinese modernization.

He called upon political advisors to focus on the new situations and challenges in advancing the cause for such individuals while urging more targeted and practical proposals based on thorough investigations and research.

Democratic oversight should be strengthened to ensure the effective implementation of policies supporting those with disabilities, Wang noted.

Several national political advisors also made their remarks during the session. They called for efforts to create unobstructed career development pathways for people with disabilities, advance research and application of assistive technologies, and enhance the quality of public services to continuously improve their quality of life.

China's top political advisor stresses boosting services for people with disabilities