India has discussed intensifying development cooperation and enhancing the partnership with the Maldives. The discussions were held during a meeting between the Additional Secretary of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Prabhat Kumar and the Maldivian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Khaleel.
During the meeting, State Minister Khaleel welcomed Additional Secretary Prabhat Kumar and his delegation and discussed the progress of the many development projects being implemented in the Maldives under the Indian grant and loan schemes. They also discussed avenues to further intensify development cooperation and enhance the Maldives-India partnership. The state minister was accompanied by Secretary Multilateral Hala Hameed, Director Umaira Mohamed, and Assistant Director Aishath Shahula at the meeting.
Additional Secretary Prabhat Kumar is in charge of the Development Partnership Administration Divisions that cover Line of Credit projects, capacity building, and large grant projects at the external affairs ministry.