PM Modi, Maldivian President jointly inaugurated four key development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih jointly inaugurated four key development projects covering a wide range of sectors through video conferencing this evening.

One of the projects includes the lighting up of Male using LED lights. Another project is the launch of the RuPay card in Maldives.

Three fish processing plants were inaugurated and a Fast Interceptor Craft was gifted to the Maldives.

Prime Minister Modi said, it has been a landmark and significant year for India-Maldives relationship. He said, NDA government's 'Neighbourhood First' and the Maldives Government's "India First" policies have strengthened bilateral cooperation in all sectors.

He said, the "Made in India" Fast Interceptor Craft that was officially handed



over to Coast Guard of the Maldives has been constructed in his home state. He said, the Fast Interceptor Craft will help enhance Maldive's maritime security, and promote the blue economy and tourism.

Mr Modi said, Indian tourist figures in Maldives have more than doubled and India has moved from 5th to 2nd position. He said, the RuPay Payment mechanism will further ease the travel of Indian to the Maldives. He said, both countries are also working on building a Cancer Hospital and a Cricket Stadium in Hulhulmalé.

President of Maldives said, both India and the Maldives are connected by vast Indian ocean and safety and security of the ocean has brought both countries closer.

He said, the Fact Interceptor Craft will become a valuable asset in Coastguard's ability to protect maritime security.