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Pradeep Kumar

26/05/21 08:10 AM IST

New Consulate General of India in Addu City, Maldives

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The Union Cabinet has approved the opening of a new Consulate General of India in Addu City, Maldives in 2021.

Highlights
  • India and Maldives share ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious and commercial links steeped in antiquity.
  • Maldives occupies an important place in the 'Neighbourhood First Policy' and the 'SAGAR’ (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision of the Government of India.
Significance
  • Opening of a Consulate General in Addu City will help augment India's diplomatic presence in Maldives and make it commensurate with the existing and aspired level of engagement.
  • This is also a forward-looking step in pursuit of our national priority of growth and development or 'SabkaSaathSabka Vikas'.
  • Augmentation of India's diplomatic presence will, inter-alia, provide market access for Indian companies and bolster Indian exports of goods and services. 
  • This would have a direct impact in augmenting domestic production and employment in line with our goal of a self-reliant India or 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
Source: PIB

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