Muizzu’s damage control, thanks ‘key partner’ India for generous aid for Maldives

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Indian PM Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu held extensive discussions on Monday and both leaders expressed a commitment to bolstering bilateral ties...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Maldives' pivotal role in Indias 'Neighbourhood First' policy and SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision during a meeting with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday..

The two leaders discussed deepening bilateral ties after a period of strained relations between the nations...

As per the needs of Maldives, a 400 million dollars and Rs 3000 crores currency swap agreement was also signed," he said.. Muizzu thanked PM Modi for the financial support and acknowledged that "key partner" India has always stood by the island nation in its time of need..

India introduces Rupay card in Maldives India, Maldives discuss opening of Indian consulate in Addu, and Maldivian consulate in Bengaluru India hands over 700 social housing units built with its support to Maldives India will roll over a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year to provide essential budgetary relief to the Maldivian government India and Maldives set to start talks on a Free Trade Agreement ..

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