A seminar titled “Medium and Long-term Planning: Key to National Modernization” was held yesterday at Barceló Nasandhura, bringing together delegates from the Embassy of China in the Maldives and The Maldives National University (MNU).

The opening ceremony was graced by Hon. Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mr. Mohamed Saeed, who highlighted the importance of strategic planning in driving sustainable national progress.

Hon. Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Dr. Ali Haidhar Ahmed, also joined the ceremony, underscoring the value of international academic collaboration in shaping long-term development frameworks.

Co-hosted by the Embassy of China in the Maldives and The Maldives National University, the seminar provided a platform to exchange insights on long-term planning, modernisation strategies, and strengthening bilateral cooperation in development and education.

The seminar promotes sustainable national development by highlighting the importance of long-term planning, effective governance, and strategic approaches to modernisation. Through knowledge exchange and collaboration between MNU and the Embassy of China, the initiative encourages international cooperation, strengthens educational and institutional partnerships, and supports the development of informed strategies to address national priorities and future challenges.