New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had extensive discussions with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on a number of topics and they reviewed all the dimensions of bilateral cooperation, and also exchanged views on important regional and global issues.
“Just a short while ago, we welcomed the launch of the Greater Male connectivity project. It will be the largest infrastructure project in the Maldives. We also reviewed projects for the construction of 4000 social housing units in Greater Male today. I am happy to announce that we will additionally provide financial support for 2000 social housing units, ” Prime Minister said.
“We have also decided to provide an additional $100 million line of credit, so that all projects can be completed in a time-bound manner, ” Official release quoted Prime Minister as saying.
The threat of trans-national crime, terrorism and drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean is serious. And therefore, close contact and coordination between India and Maldives in the field of defence and security is vital for the peace and stability of the entire region.
“We have increased our cooperation against all these common challenges. It also includes capacity building and training support for Maldivian security officials. I am happy to announce that India will provide 24 vehicles and one naval boat for the Maldives Security Force. We will also cooperate in building police facilities in 61 islands of Maldives, ” Narendra Modi added.
