Japan grants $2.16 million to improve Maldives' anti-graft watchdog
Khaleel expressed his gratitude to Japan for its continued support for its pivotal role in strengthening institutions in the Maldives.
Maldives and Japan signed a grant agreement on Sunday to mobilise $2.158 million to improve the operational capacity of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel and the ambassador of Japan Takeuchi Midori signed the Exchange of Notes at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme, this Exchange of Notes marks the commencement of a project aimed at improving the operational capacity of the ACC by enhancing its mobility infrastructure.
The assistance, amounting to 300 million Japanese Yen ($2.158 million), will enable the ACC to efficiently respond to corruption allegations and conduct investigations across the geographically dispersed islands of the Maldives.
During the ceremony, Khaleel highlighted the importance of this project in strengthening efforts to combat corruption and improve governance. He emphasised that the project is a significant step towards building a more transparent and accountable government, ensuring swift and effective action on corruption in the Maldives.
Khaleel expressed his gratitude to the government of Japan for its continued support for its pivotal role in strengthening institutions in the Maldives.
The minister also reflected on the long-standing and friendly relations between the Maldives and Japan, marking the 57th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He emphasised that Japan’s assistance continues to be an integral partner in the socio-economic development and governance efforts of the Maldives.
