Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua Meets with Chengdu Maternal and Child Health Experts Conducting Medical Training in the Maldives

On October 15, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua met with a delegation of experts from the Chengdu Maternal and Child Health Association at Hulhumalé Hospital, where they were conducting medical training. The meeting was attended by Mr. Haleem, Chief Executive Officer of Malé City Group of Hospitals, members of the hospital’s senior management team, and representatives of the participating medical professionals.

The Maldivian side expressed deep appreciation for the expertise and outstanding professional skills of the Chinese medical personnel and China’s advanced medical standards. Ambassador Kong noted that President Xi Jinping has emphasized that ensuring health for all is a shared aspiration of humanity. China is committed to advancing the building of a global community of health for all, improving people’s health and well-being, and deepening health cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. From the China-Maldives Eye Care Center to the planned China-Maldives Friendship Hospital, bilateral healthcare cooperation continues to deepen, injecting strong impetus into the building of a China-Maldives community with a shared future.

Since 2025, the China (Sichuan)–Maldives “Health Silk Road • Together for Maternal and Child Health” Exchange Program organized by Sichuan Province, has been successfully implemented in both China and the Maldives, receiving a warm welcome and positive feedback from the Maldivian side. The Chinese experts visiting the Maldives will also travel to Addu City to conduct further medical training.