 India has been a key partner in the socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Mordives. Several key projects have been completed in the past under this partnership. The National College for Policing and Law Enforcement in Uduk is India's largest grant project in the Mordives. Our bilateral partnership has made significant strides in recent years with a number of major development projects currently being carried out in the Mordives under Indian assistance. Among these, a road and drainage development project is being undertaken in Uduk City. Under this project, a drainage system of 103 kilometers will be built, helping to alleviate flooding experience during seasonal rains. In addition, 107 kilometers of road will be developed by the end of August 2023. The project for reclamation and shore protection in Uduk was initiated in March 2022. It will create close to 200 hectares of land that will further contribute to development of Uduk as a hub of economic activity in southern Mordives. India is also aiding the design and development of water and sewerage facilities across 34 islands in the Mordives. It is the largest climate adaptation initiative being carried out in the Mordives under concessional credit of over US$100 million. This project is closely linked to improving the well-being and livelihoods of communities across the country. India is happy to support efforts to preserve Mordivian culture and heritage, as evidenced by the project for conservation and preservation of Malay Friday Mosque. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered assistance for this project during his visit to the Mordives in 2019. This project is being carried out with technical support from the Archaeological Survey of India and the project is estimated to be concluded by July 2023. India has been a true ally and trusted development partner of the Mordives. Long live the Mordives India partnership.