Portugal, India sign MoU to develop Maritime Heritage

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President Kovind accords ceremonial welcome to Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. (Source: @rashtrapatibhvn)

New Delhi (NVI): Portugal and India will join hands to facilitate development of a world class National Maritime Heritage Complex (NHMC) at Lothal in Gujarat.

An MoU in this regard was signed between the Ministry of Shipping of Government of India and Ministry of National Defence, Republic of Portugal.

The MoU will pave the way for cooperation between the two countries for showcasing common Maritime Heritage. NMHC will consolidate all diverse and rich artefacts from ancient to modern times.

In addition, a Cooperation Agreement was also signed between the two countries in the field of Maritime Transport and Ports.

The agreement will open avenues for cooperation to promote Maritime Transport between the two countries for better operation of their merchant fleets, cooperation to harmonize and unified their position with International Organization Institution, forums and conferences related to Maritime and Port activities.

It will also help both the countries to coordinate accession to international conventions so that the objectives of this agreement can be strengthened.