Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid has said that the friendship between India and Maldives has reached new heights since Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing in of President Solih.
In an interview to AIR correspondent, he said that development cooperation agenda is being implemented at quick pace. Mr. Shahid said that his government’s promise for people-oriented projects like water and sewage facilities, are being implemented with generous assistance from the Government of India.
The Indian government had announced a 1.4 billion US dollars assistance to Maldives and details of projects are being formulated. Maldives requested for assistance in construction of a cricket stadium during the recent visit to Male of External affairs minister and the details are being worked out.
Mr. Shahid also said that there is a very fruitful defence cooperation between the two countries.
Source: AIR
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