India boosts aid to Maldives with a $92 million allocation

An Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said India would remain 'an important partner in Maldives' development'.

9 February 2024

China funded hospital project to go ahead with feasibility study

The tertiary hospital in Villimale will be built at a cost of 920 million Chinese yuan (USD 130 million).

22 May 2024

Russia probing for Ukraine weaknesses as US funding stalls

"They believe that units do not have the stocks and stores of ammunition that they require," Wallander said.

24 January 2024

Japan provides $6 million in grant aid to Maldives

The minister noted the close friendship between the two countries, noting Japan's contribution to Maldives’ development.

25 March 2024

Minister says Kuwait pulled aid for procurement violation

"Therefore, I am informed that the Kuwait Fund aid was withdrawn due to the procurement being conducted in violation of the rules”.

19 March 2024

China commits $130m in grant aid to Maldives

China has also agreed to begin negotiations on potentially deferring or giving more lenient repayment terms for its loans to China.

13 January 2024

Zelenskiy met by Republican doubts in 11th hour push for US aid

Biden has cast the situation in stark terms, saying "history is going to judge harshly those who turn their back on freedom's cause."

13 December 2023

Jaishankar hits back at Maldives pres: Bullies don't provide aid

Relations between India and Maldives have deteriorated sharply earlier this year amid changes in Maldivian foreign policy following the change of government.

4 March 2024