Op-ed: A mayor’s journey through Jiangsu

3 days ago

The following is an op-ed by Ismail Rafeeq, mayor of Fuvahmulah City, sharing his takeaways from a trip to Jiangsu. --- As Mayor of Fuvahmulah City, I was honored to join the Maldivian local government leaders’ delegation to Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China, from 24 to 27 June 2026. Covering Suzhou, Yancheng and Nanjing, the visit provided valuable knowledge and practical