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India Unveils ₹6,300 Crore Aid Package for Maldives to Boost Infrastructure and Economic Recovery

During a currency crisis, India would provide the Maldives with more than ₹6,300 crore to forge a trade pact and bolster bilateral relations.

India Unveils ₹6,300 Crore Aid Package for Maldives to Boost Infrastructure and Economic Recovery

India has announced a ₹6,300 crore aid package for the Maldives, aimed at supporting the island nation's economic recovery, infrastructure development, and climate resilience efforts. The announcement came after high-level talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and newly elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, underscoring India's continued commitment to strengthening ties with its key maritime neighbor in the Indian Ocean region.

 

The aid package, which includes both financial assistance and technical support, will be allocated toward critical infrastructure projects such as roadways, housing, and water management systems. Additionally, a substantial portion will be directed towards green energy initiatives and climate adaptation programs, given the Maldives' vulnerability to rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

 

In a joint statement, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of India's partnership with the Maldives, saying, "India has always stood by the people of the Maldives in times of need, and this aid package is a testament to our shared vision for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development in the region. We are committed to supporting our neighbor’s efforts to build a resilient economy and address the pressing challenges of climate change."

 

The financial aid comes at a crucial time for the Maldives, which has faced economic hardships due to the global pandemic's impact on its tourism-dependent economy. President Muizzu expressed gratitude for India's support, highlighting that this assistance will play a vital role in the Maldives' recovery and development. "This package from India will help us not only rebuild our economy but also lay the foundation for sustainable growth and resilience in the face of climate challenges," he said.

 

Muizzu, who took several measures to bring his nation closer to Beijing and lessen its reliance on New Delhi after winning the "India Out" election campaign last year, acknowledged India as a crucial ally for the development of infrastructure and socioeconomic conditions that "has stood by the Maldives during our times of need."

 

India's strategic support to the Maldives is also seen as part of its broader "Neighborhood First" policy, which prioritizes close ties and economic cooperation with neighboring countries. Analysts view this aid as a diplomatic gesture aimed at countering the growing influence of China in the Indian Ocean, as the Maldives has become a focal point in the geopolitical competition between the two regional powers.

 

India's growing investments and assistance to the Maldives, ranging from infrastructure to healthcare and defense cooperation, signify the deepening ties between the two nations. With this aid package, India continues to assert its role as a key development partner for the Maldives, ensuring stability and mutual growth in the region.


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