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Is Maldives in an ‘Unhealthy Game of Accepting Foreign Assistance’?

Is Maldives in an ‘Unhealthy Game of Accepting Foreign Assistance’?

By Maldives Times 3 min read

The Founder of China-Maldivian Culture Association and former Economic Minister Mohamed Rasheed has urged the Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid to not indulge in “this unhealthy game of accepting foreign assistance on the basis of geopolitical competition.” His statement was made as a response to India’s $500m Greater Male` Region Connectivity project. “We are too vulnerable. […]

China Donates Materials Towards the Covid-19 Relief Efforts

China Donates Materials Towards the Covid-19 Relief Efforts

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The Government of China has donated essential personal protective materials to support the Government of Maldives in its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The donation includes essential personal protective equipment (PPE) including, medical protective face masks, surgical masks, disposable coverall and medical goggles. This timely donation will be an added […]