Japan donated five patrol launches to the Maldives Police Service, officially handed over in a ceremony at Dhoonidhoo. Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen accepted the vessels, while Japanese Ambassador Ishigami Rumiko said the donation aims to develop Marine Police capabilities and enhance maritime safety.
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The vessels were officially handed over today in a ceremony held at Dhoonidhoo, reaffirming the close partnership between the two nations.
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the new vessels will enhance law enforcement at sea, ensure the safety of island communities, and enable faster response to emergencies, thereby safeguarding national security
the donation aims to develop the capabilities of the Marine Police and enhance maritime safety in the Maldives
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This donation follows Japan’s earlier contribution on July 14, 2024, when the Maldives Police Service was equipped with 54 vehicles, including cars and vans, along with advanced drug detection kits and other field equipment.
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