On October 3, 2023, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Mohamed Muizzu on his election as President of the Maldives.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and the Maldives enjoy a long history of friendly exchanges. The two countries are not only friends of sincere trust and mutual assistance, but also partners for joint development and common prosperity. Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Maldives relations, and stands ready to work with President-elect Mohamed Muizzu to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, and promote new progress in the future-oriented comprehensive friendly cooperative partnership between the two countries.