India-Maldives News
At the request of the Maldivian government, the State Bank of India (SBI) has subscribed the USD 50 million government Treasury Bills.
"His dynamic leadership of the 76th UNGA and his Presidency priorities, in particular on revitalizing the UN, have universal appeal. We are confident that his visit would further strengthen India`s close and multi-faceted ties with the Maldives," said Dhankhar.
“An honour to be received by President @ibusolih of Maldives. Conveyed the personal greetings and good wishes of PM @narendramodi. Discussed the special partnership between our two countries that has produced so many substantive outcomes during his tenure,” he tweeted.
The move will facilitate easier travel between the two countries and give a boost to the tourism sector.
Maldivian Foreign Secretary Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed and his Indian counterpart discussed efforts to curb the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in both countries.
Four bilateral grant projects that represent the breadth and ambition of the development partnership between India and the Maldives were highlighted at the Digital Video Conference.
Ties between India and the Indian Ocean atoll nation started improving towards the end of 2018 after remaining strained most of the year over former Maldivian President Abdul Yameen`s policies.
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