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The Standard | 1 year ago | concerned

“Maldives Stands with India Against Terrorism” Declares FM Khaleel in New Delhi Meeting with Jaishankar

Maldives Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel reaffirmed support for India against terrorism during the second India-Maldives High-Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2025. He condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 people. The meeting focused on implementing the India-Maldives Vision Document on Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, adopted during President Mohamed Muizzu's October 2024 visit. Dr. Khaleel also met India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressing gratitude for emergency financial assistance. Both sides agreed to hold the third HLCG meeting in Malé at a mutually convenient date.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 2 months ago | neutral

Foreign Minister Concludes Visit to India

Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel concluded an official visit to India after attending the 10th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. He participated as a panellist in a climate adaptation session. Khaleel met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to review development partnership and explore future collaboration. The visit follows a previous trip in January 2025 aimed at reviving bilateral relations after tensions.

The Standard | 1 year, 4 months ago | positive

India to Assist Maldives in Modernizing Parliamentary System with Tech Support

India has pledged to assist the Maldives in digitalizing its parliamentary resources during a meeting between Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People's Majlis, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Abdul Raheem, on a four-day official visit, praised India's technological advancements and requested support for similar digitalization in the Maldives. Birla assured technical assistance and offered access to the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) for capacity building. The meeting underscores shared commitment to parliamentary cooperation, with Birla highlighting Maldives' role in India's 'Neighborhood First' policy and SAGAR framework. Abdul Raheem is accompanied by nine Maldivian parliamentarians.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 5 months ago | neutral

Maldives, India to Hold Talks on Defence Cooperation

Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon will meet Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday to review bilateral defence cooperation, including training, exercises, and defence equipment supply. This is the first high-level defence meeting since President Mohamed Muizzu took office in November 2023. The talks occur over eight months after India withdrew military personnel from Maldives. Relations have been strained since Muizzu's election, worsened by derogatory social media comments by three deputy ministers in January 2024, but have improved following visits by India's External Affairs Minister and President Muizzu to India in October. Maumoon will also meet senior officials and visit Goa and Mumbai during his three-day visit.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 8 months ago | positive

Maldives, India to Form Core Group for ‘Vision Document’ Implementation

Maldives and India will form a High Level Core Group to implement the Vision Document agreed during President Muizzu's visit to India. The document covers security, health, education, development, and military ties. A similar core group was used for Indian troop withdrawal talks. The document was published on India's MEA website. The meeting took place on 7 October 2024.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 8 months ago | optimistic

Maldives, India Hold Talks as Efforts to Mend Ties Continue

President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian PM Narendra Modi held talks in New Delhi on October 7, 2024, focusing on mending bilateral ties. Muizzu thanked India for financial assistance including INR 30 billion treasury bill rollover and US$400 million currency swap. He expressed hope for a Free Trade Agreement and more Indian tourists. Both leaders agreed on a comprehensive vision document for economic and maritime security partnership. Muizzu condemned deputy ministers who insulted Modi, noting they resigned. He clarified his 'India Out' stance opposed foreign military presence, not ties. He invited Modi for a state visit to Maldives.

Maldives Republic | 1 year, 9 months ago | positive

India, Maldives Hold 5th Meeting of Defence Cooperation Dialogue

The fifth meeting of the India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 6 September 2024. The Maldivian delegation was led by MNDF Chief General Ibrahim Hilmy and the Indian delegation by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane. Discussions focused on bilateral defence cooperation, expediting ongoing projects, high-level exchanges, capability development, and participation in a forthcoming bilateral military exercise. The talks were productive and aimed at advancing shared interests and stability in the Indian Ocean Region.