Xi said the bilateral relationship has entered a fast-track in recent years as the two countries established a comprehensive forward-looking partnership.

He called for senior contact and policy communication to develop bilateral ties.

The Chinese president also encouraged the two sides to share their experience in state governance and promote exchanges between government departments, political parties, legislative bodies and judicial organs.

He said the two countries should jointly crack down on crime, terrorism and drug trafficking, while expanding exchanges and cooperation in tourism, culture, education, health care and at local levels.

"China stands ready to work with the Maldives to jointly deal with climate change to realize green, low-carbon and sustainable development," Xi said.

He said he hoped the Maldives would continue to support China's cooperation with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.

Yameen congratulated Xi on the success of the 19th CPC National Congress and his re-election as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

He said he believed that the Chinese people will achieve their two centennial goals.

Yameen said the Maldives viewed China as "amongst our closest friends, most trusted and most dependable partners."

He said Xi's visit to the Maldives in 2017 brought bilateral ties to a new level and that he appreciated China for its strong support.

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