The Maldives has signed an agreement with China to develop 500 social housing units in Malé City.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of a high level conference in Beijing, with the project to be financed through an interest-free facility from the Chinese government.
Officials from both countries formalised the arrangement, marking a step forward in housing development cooperation.
A separate meeting was also held to discuss additional grant aid projects, with both sides reaffirming commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.