External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih have jointly participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hanimaadhoo international airport redevelopment project, a “historic milestone” in the robust India-Maldives development partnership.
Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka to further expand bilateral engagement with the two key maritime neighbours of India.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Jaishankar said India’s partnership with the Maldives is based on its genuine desire to work together for each other’s welfare and interests.