Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Shipping of Government of Indian and Ministry of National Defence, Republic of Portugal.
A world class National Maritime Heritage Complex will be developed at Lothal, Gujarat.
Posted On:
14 FEB 2020 4:13PM by PIB Delhi
The President of Portugal H.E. Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is currently on a four-day State visit to India. In the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, President of Portugal H.E.Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Minister of National Defense of Portugal and Minister of State for Shipping(I/C)and Chemical and Fertilizer, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, signed an MoU today to develop a world class National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujaratwith the cooperation from the Republic of Portugal.
The MoU on National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal will pay the way for cooperation between the two countries for showcasing common Maritime Heritage. NMHC will consolidate all diverse and rich artefacts from ancient to modern times. It will provide access to public and make them aware about India’s rich Maritime Heritage.
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