Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:42am on 30 Jul 2025,Wednesday India Global
During his official visit to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over 72 heavy vehicles to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), strengthening bilateral defence ties. The donation includes buses, pickup trucks, excavators, tractors, and construction equipment, aimed at enhancing the MNDF’s operational capacity. This gesture is part of broader cooperation efforts, including a $565 million line of credit, agreements on digital payments (via UPI), fisheries development, and renewed free trade negotiations. The move reflects India’s continued strategic partnership with the Maldives amidst shifting regional dynamics and reaffirms its commitment to regional security and development. (PC: Defence.In)
