Male, Foreign Minister of Maldives Musa Zameer has said that significant progress has been made in accelerating India-assisted projects in the Maldives, as he underlined the Government's commitment to prioritize the restarting and completion of these projects Is.
Zameer, who visited India from May 8 to 10 on his first bilateral official visit, said he and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar met to address important matters aimed at expediting the project launched with India's financial assistance. For bilateral discussions on 9 May.
He said the discussions with Jaishankar focused on the operational dynamics of the committees implementing these projects, PSMnews.mv reported.
Speaking at a press conference held at the President's Office, Zameer said India has given the green signal to Maldives to extend the repayment deadline of US$150 million of the US$200 million loan. This loan was secured by the previous government when it assumed power in 2019.Zameer said that of the US$200 million owed to India, US$50 million was repaid in January. He emphasized that the Government of India has not made any demand in return for extending the repayment period of the remaining US$150 million.
The Minister said several initiatives have been launched across the Maldives through loans and grants from India during the previous administration.
He said significant progress has been made in accelerating the pace of India-assisted projects.
He stressed the commitment of the present government to give priority to the restarting and completion of these projects.He also underlined his dedication to this effort during his recent visit to India.
During official discussions between the two countries, Jaishankar reiterated the importance of India's ongoing projects in the Maldives.
Zameer's visit to India comes amid a deterioration in bilateral relations between the two countries since pro-China President Mohammad Muizzu took office six months ago.
Relations between the two countries came under severe strain as Muizu insisted on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel operating three military platforms in the island nation.
Zameer said on Saturday that 76 Indian military personnel were replaced by civilian employees of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which manufactured two helicopters gifted by India, thus raising suspense over the exact number of those sent back at Male's insistence. also ended.However, the Maldivian government has no intention of deporting the doctors in Senahiya to India.
Zameer, who visited India from May 8 to 10 on his first bilateral official visit, said he and his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar met to address important matters aimed at expediting the project launched with India's financial assistance. For bilateral discussions on 9 May.
He said the discussions with Jaishankar focused on the operational dynamics of the committees implementing these projects, PSMnews.mv reported.
Speaking at a press conference held at the President's Office, Zameer said India has given the green signal to Maldives to extend the repayment deadline of US$150 million of the US$200 million loan. This loan was secured by the previous government when it assumed power in 2019.Zameer said that of the US$200 million owed to India, US$50 million was repaid in January. He emphasized that the Government of India has not made any demand in return for extending the repayment period of the remaining US$150 million.
The Minister said several initiatives have been launched across the Maldives through loans and grants from India during the previous administration.
He said significant progress has been made in accelerating the pace of India-assisted projects.
He stressed the commitment of the present government to give priority to the restarting and completion of these projects.He also underlined his dedication to this effort during his recent visit to India.
During official discussions between the two countries, Jaishankar reiterated the importance of India's ongoing projects in the Maldives.
Zameer's visit to India comes amid a deterioration in bilateral relations between the two countries since pro-China President Mohammad Muizzu took office six months ago.
Relations between the two countries came under severe strain as Muizu insisted on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel operating three military platforms in the island nation.
Zameer said on Saturday that 76 Indian military personnel were replaced by civilian employees of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which manufactured two helicopters gifted by India, thus raising suspense over the exact number of those sent back at Male's insistence. also ended.However, the Maldivian government has no intention of deporting the doctors in Senahiya to India.
