President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih commissioned the new offshore patrol vessel gifted by India to Maldives on Tuesday.

The ceremony was held at the port area of The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)'s Coast Guard ships in Hulhumale'.

The Minister of Defence of India Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence Uza. Mariya Ahmed Didi, The Indian Higher Commissioner to Maldives, H.E. Munu Mahawar, and a delegation of the Government of India and senior officers of the MNDF attended the ceremony as well.

During the ceremony, President Solih handed over the national flag to be hoisted on board the offshore patrol vessel to the Commanding Officer. The ship, named 'C.G.S. Huravee' which started service today was given as an exchange for the ship previously being operated as "C.G.S. Huravee".

The offshore patrol vessel and landing craft donated by India were delivered by Minister Rajnath Singh to the Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi.

At the ceremony, Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi presented a plaque of appreciation to the Minister Rajnath Singh in honour of India's continued aid to Maldives.