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The new offshore patrol boat that the government of the Republic of Maldives received as a gift from the Government of the Republic of India has been officially commissioned on Tuesday by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
The ceremony was held this morning at the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) Coast Guard ships’ dock area at Hulhumale’. The ceremony was also attended by India’s Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defense Uza. Mariya Ahmed Didi, Indian Higher Commissioner to Maldives Munu Mahawar, delegation of the Government of India and senior officers of the MNDF.
The offshore patrol vessel and landing craft donated by the Government of India to the Government of the Maldives were delivered by Rajnath Singh, the Minister of Defence of India to the Minister of Defense Uza. Mariya Ahmed Didi. At the ceremony, Minister of Defense Uza. Mariya Ahmed Didi presented a plaque of appreciation to the Minister of Defence of India H.E. Rajnath Singh in honour of their continued aid.
Moreover, during the ceremony President Solih handed over the national flag to be hoisted on board the offshore patrol vessel to the Commanding Officer. The ship, named ‘C.G.S. Huravee’ started service yesterday, and was given as an exchange for the ship previously being operated as “C.G.S. Huravee”.
This donation will greatly improve the MNDF Coast Guard’s operating capabilities in maritime security, bolstering national security.
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