New Delhi: The government has approved the opening of a new consulate in the city of Addu this year to boost India's diplomatic presence in the Maldives.
The decision to open the first consulate in the Maldives comes amid continued efforts to increase China's influence in the Maldives.
Union Cabinet approves opening of new consulate
"The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the opening of a new Consulate General of India in the city of Addu in Maldives in 2021," the official statement released on Tuesday said.
It states that this country (Maldives) has an important place in India's 'neighborhood first' policy.
Embassy opening will help increase India's diplomatic presence in Maldives
The statement said the opening of the consulate would help increase India's diplomatic presence in the Maldives and strengthen existing relations and aspirations.
Government said- a 'visionary step' to achieve the goal of development for all
The government said that this is a 'visionary step' to achieve this goal of development for all or 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and development included in India's national priority.
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