India has provided large‐scale assistance to Maldives in its fight against calamities

India and Maldives have decided to take forward their mutual cooperation in disaster management and response.

A tweet by the Indian High Commission in Maldives on Sunday said discussions were held to take forward partnership between India and Maldives in a priority area for enhancing capabilities in disaster management and response.

“Happy to take discussions forward in a priority area for the India-Maldives partnership for enhancing capabilities in disaster management & response,” said the Indian High Commission in a tweet.

The Indian High Commission’s tweet came in reply to a tweet by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of Maldives.

The NDMA tweet said that Chief Executive of NDMA, Hisan Hassan and Deputy Chief Executive, Umar Fikry met with the Indian High Commissioner, Munu Mahawar and discussed the venues of cooperation between India and Maldives on further enhancing disaster management and response capacity in the Maldives.

“Chief Executive of NDMA and Deputy Chief Executive @umarey met with the Indian High Commissioner HE @Ambmunu and discussed the venues of cooperation between India and Maldives on further enhancing disaster management and response capacity in the Maldives,” said the Indian High Commission.

According to the High Commission, India had provided large‐scale assistance to Maldives in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and during the 2014 Male water crisis.

India has previously provided pollution dispersant to MNDF Coast Guard in 2016 and Indian Coast Guard would now be providing oil spill control equipment.

India has also offered customized training for Maldives National Defence Force Fire and Rescue Service in India.