Japan pledged 1.56 billion yen (approximately US$10.5 million) for the construction phase of a seawall renovation project in Malé, signed as an Exchange of Notes between Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel and Japan's Special Envoy Ikuina Akiko at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malé. The project falls under the 'Project for Disaster Resilience Enhancement in Malé Island'.
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a lasting symbol of friendship
Since its construction following the tidal surges of 1987, the seawall has become a defining feature of the capital city
a vital role during the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami in protecting Malé from destruction and loss of lives.
both the continuation of this critical project and the strengthening of the close partnership between the Maldives and Japan.
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Japan has pledged 1.56 billion yen (approx. US$10.5 million) to support the construction phase of a seawall renovation project in the capital Malé, aimed at boosting the island's disaster resilience.
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