India to fund 28 water projects in Maldives

In first top-level visit to Male from New Delhi after Muizzu takes charge, Jaishankar conveys greetings from PM Modi

- YESHI SELI

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male on Saturday and emphasized that ties with the country would be strengthened.

"It was a privilege to call on President Muizzu and I conveyed greetings on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We are committed to deepening ties with the Maldives for the benefit of our people and the region," said Jaishankar in Male.

At the President's Office in the Maldives, the two witnessed a virtual inauguration and handing over of the Water and Sanitation Projects in 28 islands, commissioned under the Indian Line of Credit.

"It was a pleasure to meet Dr Jaishankar and join him in the official handover of water and sewerage projects in 28 islands of Maldives. I thank the Indian government and PM Modi for always supporting the Maldives. Our partnership continues to be strong, bringing our nations closer through cooperation in security, development and cultural exchange. Together we build a brighter, more prosperous future for the region," said President Muizzu.