India, Maldives will support each other in fight against health, economic impact of COVID-19: Modi

New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday India and Maldives as close friends and neighbours will continue to support each or in ir fight against health and ecomic impact of COVID-19.

Modi was responding to a tweet by Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in which he expressed his thanks to prime minister for India's financial assistance to his country.  "India has always risen to occasion whenever Maldives needed a friend. My sincere thanks to PM @narendramodi , government and people of India for ir neighborly spirit and generosity following official handover of USD250 million as financial assistance today," Solih said.  Modi replied, "Appreciate your warm sentiments, President @ibusolih! As close friends and neighbours, India and Maldives will continue to support each or in our fight against health and ecomic impact of COVID-19." PTI KR AQS AQS