Maldives

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Visit to Maldives

May 4, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to the Maldives marks the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister in 11 years, highlighting the growing relationship between India and the island nation. Inauguration of the ‘Ekatha Harbour’ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along ..

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Discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in Maldives

October 13, 2022

Recently, scientists reported the discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in the island nation Maldives, India’s southern neighbour. Key Facts This Trapping Zone is a new ecosystem, discovered some 500 meters beneath the surface, is being referred to as ‘as oasis ..

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India- Maldives Navigation Chart

April 23, 2022

During a three–day visit to the Maldives, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Adm R. Hari Kumar unveiled the first navigation chart that has been jointly produced by India and Maldives. Overview: He also handed over hydrography equipment to strengthen the ..

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India-Maldives: MoU on cooperation in sports and youth affairs approved

March 17, 2021

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given its approval on March 16, 2021 on the memorandum of understanding on cooperation in sports & youth affairs between India and Maldives. Background The MoU on cooperation in ..

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Exim Bank to provide $400 Million for Maldives project

February 12, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will provide USD 400 million to Maldives project. It will provide the fund for the Greater Male Connectivity Project. Highlights The Exim Bank had signed ..

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India and Maldives sign four agreements

November 10, 2020

India and Maldives have agreed over four MOUs during the visit of India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Maldives. The four MOUs were signed for cooperation in sports and youth affairs; connectivity project, setting of plant and soil testing ..

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US signs Defense Cooperation Agreement with Maldives

September 14, 2020

“Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defense and Security Relationship” was signed between Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi in Philadelphia on September 10, 2020. ..

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India grants USD 500 million assistance for connectivity project in Maldives

August 13, 2020

India has announced that it will fund the implementation of the major connectivity project in the Maldives with $400 million line of credit and $100 million grant. This came after the talks between the External Affairs Minister of India and ..

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India extended LoC worth USD 18 million to Maldives

August 7, 2020

India has extended the Line of Credit worth $18 million to the Government of Maldives in order to expand the fishing facilities in the island country. The facilities will be improved at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO). Details The project ..

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India announces Financial Assistance Package for Maldives

July 27, 2020

The Government of India has decided to grant a substantial financial package to the Maldives in order to enable it to tide over the economic crisis it is facing due to the shortage in the tourist footfall due to the ..

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