Maldivian President Thanks India For Rescuing 7 Maldives Citizens From Wuhan

Recently, 323 Indian citizens were evacuated from coronavirus-inflicted Wuhan and were brought back to India by an Air India flight. This was the 2nd flight which was sent to Wuhan from India. We saw how a group of Indians were seen dancing and celebrating at a quarantine camp after returning. However, the 323 Indians weren’t the only ones who were rescued.

According to a report by India Today, 7 Maldives citizens were also rescued by India from Wuhan.

Maldivian President, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih took to Twitter to thank India for rescuing the Maldivians and described it as a “fine example of the outstanding friendship and camaraderie” between the two counties, reports NDTV.

My thanks and gratitude to PM @narendramodi, EM @DrSJaishankar and the Government of India for expeditiously evacuating the 7 Maldivians residing in Wuhan, China. This gesture is a fine example of the outstanding friendship and camaraderie between our two countries. https://t.co/2kdWLmYqft

— Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) February 2, 2020

The Maldivian Foreign Minister, Abdulla Shahid, also took to Twitter to express his “deep gratitude”.

7 Maldivians in #Wuhan are on their way to Delhi on a special #AirIndia flight. Upon arrival they will be housed in Delhi for a period of quarantine. Deep gratitude to PM @narendramodi and EM @DrSJaishankar. Special thanks to Ambassadors @VikramMisri @sunjaysudhir and their teams

— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) February 2, 2020

The official Twitter account of the Indian Embassy in the Maldives tweeted that this action “reflects historic ties of kinship” between the two countries.

7 Maldivians along with 323 Indians are being evacuated to #Delhi from #Wuhan by a special @airindiain AI flight.
An action that reflects historic ties of kinship between us, &, synergy between #NeighbourhoodFirst & #IndiaFirst policies. @MEAIndia @MoFAmv @EOIBeijing@PMOIndia https://t.co/zmvhqkPmTL

— India in Maldives (@HCIMaldives) February 2, 2020

Desi people on the internet are indeed proud of such a kind act by India and holding it as an example of friendship that should be between fellow nations. Maldivian citizens also took to the comment section to extend their gratitude to India.

Thank You India. In every difficulty, our big brothers always lend their kind hands. I, as a Maldivian highly appreciate your kindness.
Good effort and democracy at it's best FM 👏👏👏🙏@abdulla_shahid

— Ibrahim Saud (@Ibrahim54ud) February 2, 2020

This is Indian culture

— 🇮🇳HARSH🇮🇳 (@harshdeshpremi) February 2, 2020

Good job done well!!!

— Mohamed Didi (@emdeedeedd) February 2, 2020

https://twitter.com/HassanFaari/status/1223887366462435329

this is #Bharat 🙂

— R@n@ Ji (©®) (@Chetan_Raanaa) February 2, 2020

That's why india is differ from other nations
We believe in humanity
🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️❤️❤️

— Sidhant (@1am_Sid) February 2, 2020

Thank you sir for sharing this. We can't leave our brothers behind. India and Maldives are always together in difficult times. I love the warmth and friendship we receive when we head to Maldives.

— Kautilya | कौटिल्य (@BabaHindustaani) February 2, 2020

This is our India

— AlkaSingh (@ThAlkaSingh) February 2, 2020

India and Maldives have stood for each other in crisis period. A great example of how neighbors need to conduct themselves.

— Rohit 🇮🇳 (@rohit_v04) February 2, 2020

In times of need, every country should look out for each other because humanity exceeds nationality. So proud of our country for setting such a great example!