Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu. file | Photo courtesy: PTI
According to media reports, “The Government of Maldives has estimated that India will provide MVR 1.6 billion grant aid to the archipelagic nation in 2025, which will account for 72% of the total foreign aid received from friendly countries.”
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These estimates were made in the proposed state budget 2025 presented in Parliament on Thursday (October 31, 2024), the news portal Adhadhu.com Informed.
In the proposed budget, the administration led by President Mohamed Muizzu estimated a total of Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) 2.25 billion in international grants in aid. Of this, India is expected to provide 72%, MVR 1.6 billion (about $104 million).
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“China will provide MVR 502 million to the archipelagic nation, which is 22% of the estimated free aid,” the report said.
The Maldivian government is expected to receive free aid from other friendly countries such as Japan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. According to the proposed budget, approximately MVR 336 million will be received as free aid from international organizations.
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India has provided “substantial” financial assistance to the Maldives this year, the report said. During Muizzu’s state visit to India last month, New Delhi provided $400 million in aid to the island nation. Had announced. The two sides also signed a currency swap agreement worth ₹3,000 crore.
Earlier this year, India had assisted the Maldives by agreeing to rollover for a period of one year $100 million of treasury bills subscribed by the State Bank of India in May and September.
published – November 01, 2024 04:41 PM IST