Maldives donates $50,000 for Kerala relief

Maldives has announced that it will be donating $50,000 as relief to Kerala.

The Maldives President’s Office announced on Sunday that the donation is a ‘token contribution in solidarity with the people of India’.

“The Government of Maldives conveys profound sympathies to the Government and the people of India, in particular to those directly affected by the tragedy, as well as commiserations to the members of the bereaved families” a statement from the President’s Office said.


“India is our closest neighbor. Any natural disaster or calamity that strikes our neighbor has an emotional impact on Maldives. This donation is a small gesture to a neighbor and friend who has always stood by Maldives in its hours of need,” said Ahmed Mohamed, High Commissioner of Maldives to India.