The Japanese government has extended a grant aid of 400 million Japanese Yen (approximately USD3 million) to the government of Maldives in a bid to promote economic and social development.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the grant exchange of notes were signed between the Japanese ambassador to Maldives, Ms. Keiko Yanai and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Khaleel at a special ceremony held on Monday afternoon, 04th October, at the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n
The grant from Japan’s government will be used towards strengthening the health sector in Maldives. As such, the grant will be used for the provision of sea ambulances fully equipped with necessary medical systems with trained staff.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the sea ambulances will greatly encourage effectiveness of the Maldivian health sector by providing transport for serious medical cases and emergency circumstances across the country.<\/p>\n
The Minister of State Mr. Khaleel thanked the government of Japan for extending the grant aid, stressing the country continues offer their gesture’s of goodwill and remains a thorough ally to the Maldives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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