Taking forward its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India today handed over a patrol vessel to Maldives and launched the RuPay card, during a video conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Four bilateral grant projects as part of the development partnership between India and the Maldives were highlighted at the digital video conference.
India gifted a ‘Made in India’ patrol vessel named “KAAMIYAAB” to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The vessel will be manned by eight MNDF personnel trained in India and will be a valuable asset for the Maldives in enhancing its maritime security, fostering its blue economy and safeguarding its tourism industry. Read More…
