The Japanese government has signed an agreement to provide 326 million Japanese Yen (USD 3.5 million) to develop Maldives' television broadcasting network.
Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Japanese Ambassador Takeuchi Midori signed the agreement at a ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry today.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Project (DTTB) holds immense importance for Maldives.
"The project aims to improve information accessibility and bridge disparities among islands in the Maldives. The project’s impact is expected to be far reaching, not only bolstering communication infrastructure but also resilience against climate change and disasters," the ministry stated.
At the signing ceremony, Minister Zameer expressed gratitude for Japan’s continued support and highlighted the important role played by Japan as one of the key development partners of the Maldives.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from the government and relevant institutions and officials from the Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
