
High Commissioner from India to Maldivas G Balasubramanian, on the left, and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldivas Abdulla Khaleel, center, during the firm or 13 mous between the two countries for projects under the project for assistance of Indian subsidies (HICDP) Proplation (HICDP) Pheperbouteb.
India has signed 13 mous with the Maldives to improve Ferry services in the island nation a subsidy of 100 million MVR, expanding maritime connectivity and edifying community means.
The Mou signed on Sunday are for projects that will be implemented under the Indian Subsidies Assistance Scheme – Phase III of the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP). The place of Toks of the signature ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which marks another milestone in the always resistant association between the two countries, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives in a statement.
The 13 projects launched under this phase amount to a total concession of 100 million MVR (around ₹ 55.28.47.552), mainly aimed at improving Ferry’s services in the Maldives, expanding connectivity and building community life, Saint.
“On May 18, India and the Maldives signed 13 mous to improve Ferry’s services in the Maldives with an MVR subsidy of 100 mn low HICDP III. India is happy to associate with GOM to improve maritime connectivity, a lifeguard for the people of the Maldives”, the high commission of India in the Maldives published in X.
The Mous were signed by Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Government of Maldives, and G Balasubramanian, the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives. Mohamed Ameen, Minister of Transportation and Civil Aviation, signed on behalf of the implementation agency.
Duration The ceremony, Khaleel, emphasized that the help of India has always been significant, determined and aligned with the needs of the Maldivian people, which reflects the lasting link between the two countries.
The highlight that the projects launched are more than only infrastructure developments, are life lines, designed to address local needs and bring the load of socio -economic benefits.
In addition, he expressed his confidence that the successful implementation of these projects would pave the way for even greater cooperation and shared progress, underlining the spirit of friendship that defines the relations of India.
“Pleased to launch 13 new projects today under the assistance of india subsidies for phase III of the High Community Community Development Project (HICDP). These projects go beyond infrastructure. They are lives for communities, create paths for opportunities, solving local challenges and supporting the durable socioeconomic progress. For generous support, “Khaleel published in X.
AMEEN, speaking in the project, highlighted the rapid progress in the establishment of a high -speed ferry network throughout the country, which now connects 81 islands in 9 atolls.
He pointed out that the Mous signed today with India will further expand thesis services, reinforcing strong bilateral ties between the two countries. Allhougy initially scheduled for its completion in 2027, the project is now expected to end at the end of this year.
Both ministers expressed their gratitude to the Government of India for their generous support, highlighting their transformative impact on the Maldivian communities.
The announcement of phase III of the HICDP scheme was made of the state visit to India by President Mohamed Muizzu last October.
“This milestone supports the vision of President Dr. @Mmuizu to strengthen our National Transportation Network at the end of the year. Grateful for the continuous support of India,” Ameen published in X.
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Posted on May 19, 2025