Japan Extends MVR 300 Million Grant to Strengthen Maldives Anti-Corruption Efforts
The Japanese government has pledged MVR 300 million Japanese Yen (USD 2.1 million) to support the Maldives in bolstering the capacity of its Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
An agreement formalising the grant, known as the ‘Exchange of Notes’, was signed last afternoon. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel represented the Maldivian government, while Japanese Ambassador to the Maldives, Takeuchi Midori, signed on behalf of Japan.
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Delighted to sign the Exchange of Notes with Ambassador Midori for a grant aid of 300 million Japanese Yen (approx. 2.158 million USD) for the Project towards Enhancing Mobility and Operational Efficiency of the Anti-Corruption Commission.
This assistance is tailored to… pic.twitter.com/Z5nzq6lVRb— Abdulla Khaleel (@abkhaleel) December 8, 2024
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister Khaleel highlighted the importance of the Maldivian government’s ongoing initiatives to combat corruption. He described the grant as a significant step towards creating a transparent, accountable, and robust mechanism to address corruption within the country.
The minister expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for its continued support in enhancing the capacity of Maldivian institutions and acknowledged Japan’s broader role as a key ally in the nation’s development. He also underscored the long-standing bilateral ties between the two countries.
The ceremony was attended by ACC President Adam Shamil, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, the ACC, and the Japanese embassy in the Maldives.
This initiative marks another milestone in the cooperation between the Maldives and Japan, reinforcing shared commitments to good governance and institutional strengthening.
