The bilateral relations between Maldives and India has strengthened significantly since President Solih was elected as President in 2018. Today, four projects will be launched by President Solih and PM Modi via video conference.
These projects are funded by the Indian government- The handover of interceptor vessel to MNDF, the installation of over 2500 LED lights in capital Male', the launching of three fish processing plants, and initiating the process to roll out India’s version of Master Card 'RuPay' in the Maldives. Maldives will join the growing list of countries-Singapore, Bhutan, UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia where RuPay is acceptable.