Maldives, India Discuss Defence Cooperation

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met with Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon during a three-day official visit to the Maldives. The meeting included senior officials from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the Indian High Commission. Talks focused on defence and security cooperation, joint initiatives for maritime security, and shared interest in regional stability. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to mutual sovereignty and territorial integrity. This meeting occurs amid strained relations following the 'India out' campaign led by President Mohamed Muizzu during the 2023 elections, derogatory remarks about Indian PM Narendra Modi, and the subsequent expulsion of Indian military officers who operated three aircraft. Civilians replaced the officers by 10 May. Recent efforts aim to mend ties, with Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal blaming former President Abdulla Yameen for the campaign. Jaishankar also met with Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, Finance Minister Mohamed Shafeeq, and Central Bank Governor Ahmed Munawar.

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met with Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon during a three-day official visit to the Maldives. The meeting included senior officials from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the Indian High Commission. Talks focused on defence and security cooperation, joint initiatives for maritime security, and shared interest in regional stability. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to mutual sovereignty and territorial integrity. This meeting occurs amid strained relations following the 'India out' campaign led by President Mohamed Muizzu during the 2023 elections, derogatory remarks about Indian PM Narendra Modi, and the subsequent expulsion of Indian military officers who operated three aircraft. Civilians replaced the officers by 10 May. Recent efforts aim to mend ties, with Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal blaming former President Abdulla Yameen for the campaign. Jaishankar also met with Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, Finance Minister Mohamed Shafeeq, and Central Bank Governor Ahmed Munawar.

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met with Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon during a three-day official visit to the Maldives. The meeting included senior officials from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the Indian High Commission. Talks focused on defence and security cooperation, joint initiatives for maritime security, and shared interest in regional stability. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to mutual sovereignty and territorial integrity. This meeting occurs amid strained relations following the 'India out' campaign led by President Mohamed Muizzu during the 2023 elections, derogatory remarks about Indian PM Narendra Modi, and the subsequent expulsion of Indian military officers who operated three aircraft. Civilians replaced the officers by 10 May. Recent efforts aim to mend ties, with Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal blaming former President Abdulla Yameen for the campaign. Jaishankar also met with Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, Finance Minister Mohamed Shafeeq, and Central Bank Governor Ahmed Munawar.

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