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Malaysia
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Maldives
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Bangladesh
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Nepal
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Detailed explanation-1: -India’s relationship with the Maldives is free of any politically contentious issues. The one-time claim of Maldives to Minicoy Island was resolved by the Maritime Boundary Treaty of 1976 between the two countries, whereby Maldives has recognized Minicoy as an integral part of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Greater Malé Connectivity Project is a project that aims to link the islands of Malé, Villingli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi in the Maldives.
Detailed explanation-3: -Two joint hydrographic survey have been undertaken in 2021 and 2022. As of July 2022, 14 batches comprising over 400 Maldivian civil servants have been trained under the CSC‐NCGG MoU. Over 140 Maldives Customs Service officials have being trained in India under the MoU on cooperation in Customs.
Detailed explanation-4: -It will consist of a 6.74 km-long bridge and causeway link between Male and nearby islands of Villingli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi. It will use renewable energy. The project is funded by a grant of USD 100 million and a Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 400 million from India.