Male, Aug. 23 -- Former Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid on Saturday hailed a major milestone in the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), saying the initiative reflects the strong ties and shared progress between India and Maldives.

"A major milestone for the Greater Male Connectivity Project today! Honored to have launched this project during my tenure as Foreign Minister," Shahid said in a post on X.

"The Maldives-India friendship is built on trust and shared progress. This link is a symbol of that commitment and of India's support for Maldives' development," he added.

Shahid also expressed gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for their role in the project.

"Deep a...