<h1>Two countries agree $655M+ economic package to fund 10+ projects, sign seven pacts on hydrography, trade</h1> Two countries agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation through a special economic package exceeding USD 655 million to fund at least 10 infrastructure, education and healthcare projects, and signed seven pacts covering education, power, hydrography, space research and maritime security. The pact on hydrography mandates joint surveys, shared navigation charts and hydrographic data for the island nation's exclusive economic zone. They also committed to enable bilateral trade in local currencies following recent digital payment rollouts and to strengthen coast guard capacity through refitting and officer training. The announcing country affirmed support for the island nation's sovereignty claim concerning prior territorial arrangements.