Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the sentiments expressed by Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih after India extended a USD 250 million loan to Male to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. "As close friends and neighbours, India and Maldives will continue to support each other in our fight against the health and economic impact of COVID-19," Prime Minister Modi tweeted. Prior to Prime Minister Modi's message, Maldives President had expressed his gratitude to the Indian government, saying the New Delhi has always risen to the occasion whenever the Maldives "needed a friend."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the sentiments expressed by Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih after India extended a USD 250 million loan to Male to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. "As close friends and neighbours, India and Maldives will continue to support each other in our fight against the health and economic impact of COVID-19," Prime Minister Modi tweeted. Prior to Prime Minister Modi's message, Maldives President had expressed his gratitude to the Indian government, saying the New Delhi has always risen to the occasion whenever the Maldives "needed a friend."