Agreements signed for 10 projects with Indian aid

Fathimath Saya Ahmed|Jun 4, 2023, 4:09 PM

Foreign minister Abdulla Shahid and Minister of State for External Affairs of India Vellamvelly Muraleedharanis. -- Photo: Foreign Ministry

Agreements have been signed for 10 projects to be carried out with the assistance of the Indian government.

Minister of State for External Affairs of India Vellamvelly Muraleedharanis, who is currently in the Maldives on an official visit, signed the agreements during a ceremony at the foreign ministry on Sunday.

The 10 projects will be carried out under the grant aid of the Indian government.

Foreign ministry said the projects aim towards developing sports and fitness, promoting education and culture and improving operations in health and local governance.

Agreements signed today

Outdoor gyms in Addu city Beyrumathi area, Hithadhoo Rasgedhara area, Gaaf Dhaal Vaadhoo and Haa Alif Dhidhdhoo
Running track in Shaviyani Milandhoo
Buses for four schools in Fuvahmulah city, Kulhudhuffushi city, Noonu Kendhikulhudhoo and Laamu Gan
School digitalisation program in Laamu Atoll Education Center
New arts center in Male’
Mental health unit in Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital
Council office in Lhaviyani Hinnavaru

India is the biggest ally of the current administration and has carried out several such projects on different islands across the country.

Foreign Ministry Maldives-India relations

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