India and Maldives conduct virtual inauguration and exchange of agreements, MoUs, and Note Verbales
India and Maldives conducted a virtual inauguration and exchanged agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), and Note Verbale during the State Visit of the President.
The two sides also adopted "A vision for comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership" and announced the refit of the Huravee Coast Guard ship by Indian assistance on gratis basis.
The highlights of the ceremony included virtual inauguration of:
1. The launch of the Rupay Card via a video presentation
2. The inauguration of the new runway at Hanimaadhoo International Airport
3. The handover of 700 completed social housing units built under the Buyers Credit facility of EXIM Bank of India
Exchange of Agreements/MoUs:
1. Currency Swap Agreement between the Maldives Monetary Authority and the Reserve Bank of India – Exchanged by the Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority, Ahmed Munawar and Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
2. Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation between the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement and Rashtriya Raksha University – Exchanged by High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb and Dr Ranjit Kumar, Secretary Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. Memorandum of Understanding between the Anti-Corruption Commission of the Maldives and the Central Bureau of Investigation of India for cooperation on preventing and combating corruption – Exchanged by High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb and Dr Ranjit Kumar, Secretary Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs.
4. Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Judicial Services Commission of the Maldives and the National Judicial Academy of India for training and capacity building for Maldivian Judicial Officers – Exchanged by High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb and – Exchanged by High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb and High Commissioner of India to Maldives Munu Mahawar
5. Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Maldives and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India on cooperation in sports and youth affairs – Exchanged by High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb and – Exchanged by High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb and High Commissioner of India to Maldives Munu Mahawar
President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister His Excellency Narendra Modi jointly oversaw the document exchange between officials from both nations.