The Maldives is seeking more direct flights from
China to attract up to a million tourists annually -- triple the current number -- by 2023, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid sought to boost air connectivity between the two countries during his visit to
Beijing over the weekend.
"During my meeting with the Chinese foreign minister, we discussed the possibility of adding more direct flights from China to the Maldives," officials quoted Shahid as saying.