Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih reviewed the progress of the India-supported development projects in the island nation and state of bilateral relations, and expressed satisfaction at the rapid pace of implementation despite the constraints of the Covid-19 pandemic. The discussion was held in a telephone discussion on Wednesday, July 14. PM Modi spoke over the phone with Solih and assured him of India's commitment to supporting the Maldives in the fight against the pandemic. Both leaders reviewed the progress of the India-supported development projects in the Maldives and expressed satisfaction at the rapid pace of implementation despite the constraints of the pandemic, it said. Prime Minister Modi noted that Maldives is a central pillar in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and its maritime vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR), the statement said. The telephone conversation between the two leaders provided them with an opportunity to take stock of the overall state of bilateral relations and provide further momentum and guidance to the ongoing substantive cooperation between the two countries, the PMO said. Govt approves MoU between India, Denmark for cooperation in health and medicine Delhi police arrested 19 culprits for cheating American citizens by posing as US officials Geeta Basra spotted with husband Harbhajan and daughter in fashionable look