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A Maldivian technical team will travel to China for a specialized training program focused on the maintenance and repair of the China–Maldives Friendship Bridge.
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Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua (center left) poses with the technical delegation led by Director General Ismail Shafiee (center right) ahead of their trip to China for bridge maintenance training.
MALÉ: A local technical team led by Director General Ismail Shafiee is set to travel to China for a specialized training program on maintaining the China–Maldives Friendship Bridge.
Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Kong Xianhua met with the delegation from the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure ahead of their departure. The training will take place in China from September 15 to September 26, 2026.
The program aims to build local technical expertise in routine bridge maintenance, structural inspections, and repair procedures. The ministry highlighted the program as a demonstration of the continued capacity-building assistance provided by the Chinese government to strengthen bilateral relations.
The training comes as Chinese contractor China Second Harbour Engineering Company (SHEC) continues to support maintenance operations and manage structural repairs following recent vessel incidents near the bridge.
Delegation Leader: Director General Ismail Shafiee.
Key Official Present: Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua.
Program Dates: September 15 to September 26, 2026.
Core Focus: Structural maintenance, inspection techniques, and repair works for the Sinamalé Bridge.
