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Maldives, India to Hold Talks on Defence Cooperation

Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon is to meet Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday for talks on bilateral defence cooperation, the first high-level defence engagement since President Mohamed Muizzu took office in November 2023. The visit follows a gradual improvement in ties after India withdrew its military personnel from the Maldives over eight months earlier.

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  1. Sun 5 Jan
    Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel's trip to India concluded. on Sunday only Maldives Republic including Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel's trip to India, which concluded on Sunday.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  2. Wed 8 Jan
    Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon will meet Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh for defence cooperation talks. New Delhi on Wednesday only Maldives Republic newest Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon will meet his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday in what will be the first high-level engagement between the top defence officials of both countries since President Mohamed Muizzu took office in November 2023.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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  • During the talks, the two Ministers will review various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation, including training, regular exercises, defence projects, workshops, and seminars to enhance the capability of the Maldives National Defence F…

    Indian government Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • The Maldives occupies a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, which aims to bring stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region

    Ministry Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • understanding for both nations in the security area.

    Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • President Muizzu made an official visit to India, during which both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. in October India Maldives Republic with further progress made during India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar's visit to the Maldives and President Muizzu's official visit to India in October.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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