Correct Answer : 6
India and Maldives on Tuesday(2nd Aug 2022) inked six agreements to expand cooperation in several key areas with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that New Delhi has been and will continue to be the "first responder" to any need or crisis facing the island nation.
After wide-ranging talks with visiting Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Modi announced a Line of Credit of USD 100 million for the neighbouring country for the completion of development projects in a time-bound manner.
"We also reviewed projects for the construction of 4000 social housing units in Greater Male today. I am happy to announce that we will additionally provide financial support for 2,000 social housing units," he said in his media statement.
"We have also decided to provide an additional line of credit of USD 100 million so that all projects can be completed in a time-bound manner," he added.
The six pacts inked between the two sides will facilitate cooperation in capacity building, cyber security, housing, disaster management and infrastructure development in the Maldives.
"In the last few years, there has been renewed vigour in the friendly ties between India and Maldives. Our closeness has increased," Modi said..
Source : Business Standard