Maldives signs USD 200 million agreement with Japan to strengthen ACC

Maldives has signed an agreement with the Government of Japan to strengthen the work of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the "Exchange of Notes" for the Project towards Enhancing Mobility and Operational Efficiency of the Anti-Corruption Commission, which is to be carried out with the assistance of the Government of Japan.

The agreement was signed at a ceremony held at the Foreign Ministry.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel and the Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives, Takeuchi Midori signed the Exchange of Notes.

Under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme, this Exchange of Notes marks the commencement of a project aimed at improving the operational capacity of the ACC by enhancing its mobility infrastructure.

The assistance, amounting to 300 million Japanese Yen (USD 2.158 million), will enable the ACC to efficiently respond to corruption allegations and conduct investigations across the geographically dispersed islands of Maldives.

Minister Khaleel highlighted the importance of this project in strengthening efforts to combat corruption and improve governance. He emphasized that the project is a significant step towards building a more transparent and accountable government, ensuring swift and effective action on corruption in Maldives.

Minister Khaleel expressed his gratitude to the Government of Japan for its continued support for its pivotal role in strengthening institutions in the Maldives.

The ceremony was also attended by ACC President Adam Shamil, in addition to officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ACC, Ministry of Finance and Embassy of Japan in Maldives.