Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi announced during his video conference with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih that India will build a cancer hospital and a cricket stadium in Hulhumale'.

The video conference on Wednesday was part of the inauguration of four projects under Indian assistance in the Maldives.

Speaking during the event, Modi said, "India is committed to the Maldives for democracy and development. we will also enhance our cooperation for peace and mutual security in the Indian Ocean region. It has been a landmark year for democracy and development in the Maldives. It has also been a significant year for India-Maldives relationship," Modi said.

"My Government's 'Neighbourhood First' and your Government's 'India First' policies have strengthened our bilateral cooperation in all sectors," Modi told President Solih.

"In the coming years, the projects under Indian assistance will bring even more benefits to the people of the Maldives," he added.

India has also gifted in-shore patrol vessel CGS Kaamiyaabu to Maldives National Defense Force Coast Guard which President Solih said will be a "valuable asset" to protect the maritime border.