COVID-19: India will stand by Maldives in this challenging time, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a talk with Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih on Monday in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. On twitter, he said that India will stand by its close maritime neighbour and friend, in this challenging time.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih on the health and economic challenges the COVID-19 pandemic poses for the island nation.

• The special bond between India and Maldives strengthens our resolve to fight this common enemy together. India will stand by its close maritime neighbour and friend in this challenging time.

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  The special bond between India and Maldives strengthens our resolve to fight this common enemy together. India will stand by its close maritime neighbour and friend in this challenging time.

  — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 20, 2020

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  The special bond between India and Maldives strengthens our resolve to fight this common enemy together. India will stand by its close maritime neighbour and friend in this challenging time.

  — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 20, 2020

"The special bond between India and Maldives strengthens our resolve to fight this common enemy together," the prime minister tweeted.

India will stand by its close maritime neighbour and friend in this challenging time, he said.

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