In U-turn, Maldives President Muizzu calls India closest ally, seeks deeper ties

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The remarks came as Maldives President Muizzu was addressing the ceremony held at the President's Office to hand over the completed water supply and sewerage facilities on 28 islands in the Maldives, funded by India's Line of Credit Facility via EXIM Bank of India. 

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

India Today World Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 10, 2024 14:52 IST

In Short

Muizzu acknowledges India's invaluable aid to MaldivesRemarks made at ceremony for water supply, sewerage facilitiesProjects on 28 islands funded by India's Line of Credit Facility

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who once ran an "India Out" campaign, stated on Saturday that India has always been "one of the closest" allies and "invaluable" partners, facilitating and providing aid "whenever the Maldives needed it."

The remarks came as he was addressing the ceremony held at the President's Office to hand over the completed water supply and sewerage facilities on 28 islands in the Maldives, funded by India's Line of Credit Facility via EXIM Bank of India.

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Akhilesh Nagari

Published On:

Aug 10, 2024

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