Japan Donates Maritime Search and Rescue Equipment to MNDF Coast Guard

The Japanese government has donated modern equipment used in maritime search and rescue operations to the MNDF Coast Guard.

The equipment was officially handed over to MNDF on behalf of the Japanese government at a special ceremony held yesterday at the Bandaarakoshi Auditorium. The equipment was presented by the Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, Takeuchi Midori. On behalf of MNDF, the equipment was received by the Minister of Defence, Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon.

Speaking as the chief guest of the ceremony, Minister of Defence Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon noted that the Japanese government is a country that provides assistance to the Maldives in many ways, and thanked the Japanese government for donating aid to MNDF. He also shared the government's efforts to double the MNDF Coast Guard's vessels, operational equipment, and services provided by the MNDF Coast Guard in the coming days.

The Minister further stated that with the help of the equipment donated by the Japanese government, the MNDF Coast Guard's capacity to act quickly and effectively in maritime emergencies will be enhanced.

The ceremony was attended by the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Brigadier General Mohamed Saleem, MNDF General Officers, and senior officials of the Japanese Embassy. Secretary, Bilateral at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Hala Hameed also attended.