Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam Holds First Official Talks in New Delhi as Both Countries Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam made her first official visit to New Delhi, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties. She met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Both sides agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Jaishankar reiterated India's Neighbourhood First policy, while Iruthisham framed Maldives' Maldives First policy as complementary. Discussions also covered local currency settlement, tourism, and digital payments. The visit signals a push for deeper economic engagement.

Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam made her first official visit to New Delhi, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties. She met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Both sides agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Jaishankar reiterated India's Neighbourhood First policy, while Iruthisham framed Maldives' Maldives First policy as complementary. Discussions also covered local currency settlement, tourism, and digital payments. The visit signals a push for deeper economic engagement.

Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam made her first official visit to New Delhi, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties. She met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Both sides agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement and a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Jaishankar reiterated India's Neighbourhood First policy, while Iruthisham framed Maldives' Maldives First policy as complementary. Discussions also covered local currency settlement, tourism, and digital payments. The visit signals a push for deeper economic engagement.

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