President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed his administration's full commitment to strengthening the historic and close connections between the Maldives and India.
He made these remarks while speaking at the ceremony held at the President’s Office today, to hand over the completed water supply and sewerage facilities on 28 islands in the Maldives, funded by the Government of India’s Line of Credit Facility through EXIM Bank of India.
In his remarks, the President stated that India has always been one of the closest allies and invaluable partners, facilitating and providing aid whenever Maldives needed it
He highlighted that these initiatives would provide significant economic benefits, boost the local economies, and together contribute to the nation's prosperity. He further added that these projects are key milestones in the Maldives' bilateral relations with India.
The President also emphasized that the High Impact Community Development Projects under Indian Grant Assistance demonstrate both countries' close engagement in socio-economic development.
He went on to say that numerous revolutionary initiatives are now underway as part of this initiative and that the plan is to accelerate their delivery to communities. He also expressed appreciation for the flexibility offered in restructuring the line of credit arrangement.
The President expressed his appreciation to India's External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar, for the efforts to strengthen relations between the Maldives and India. Minister Dr. Jaishankar is making an official visit to the Maldives.
