Minister Of External Affairs Of India Makes A Courtesy Call To President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

As part of his visit to the Maldives, the Minister of External Affairs of India, His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar made a courtesy call to the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The meeting was held at the President’s Office on Sunday morning.

The statement made by the President’s Office indicates that the two discussed at length on the long-standing and friendly bilateral relationship between Maldives and India with stress on the fact that this relationship had significantly improved in the past two years which the increased frequency of high level exchanges and enhanced development cooperation evidences.

The President also made it a notes to express his sincere appreciation to the Indian Government for the valuable support they have extended the Maldives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting the donation of 100k vaccines on two occasions. He also points out the financial support provided by the Indian Government to the Maldives, that has been integral in the nation’s efforts to minimize the negative economic repercussions of the pandemic. Furthermore, the President thanked the Indian government for its faith in the Maldives’ containment measures against the virus, and facilitating a travel bubble between the two countries, which resulted in India becoming the top tourist market to the country in 2020.

Apart from this, the two discussed in detail the numerous projects which are continuing forward in the Maldives with all sorts of assistance from India.

In concluding the call, both of them reaffirmed their mutual desire that the Maldives-India relations continue to strengthen, and that the two countries cooperate on issues of mutual interest.

Upon concluding his visit to the Maldives, the Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar departed to his homeland, yesterday. This visit marked a significant milestone for the development of bilateral relations of two countries. The two sides agreed to further intensify the cooperation and enhance the Maldives-India partnership. A number of key Agreements and MoUs were also signed during the visit. Moreover, projects undertaken with Indian grant assistance were also inaugurated.