India and Maldives held discussions yesterday on the further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation in New Delhi yesterday. Both sides agreed that the two countries would continue their traditionally close cooperation on issues of maritime security, counter-terrorism and medical cooperation. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated India’s commitment to contribute towards capacity building and training requirements of the […]
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For Maldives’ new government, it is India First
Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives, called on the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November 27, 2018). Welcoming Shahid and his delegation to India, the President said that India and Maldives enjoy a uniquely special, close and friendly relationship. The government of India’s vision of […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on his first-ever Maldives visit soon!
Maldives has been the only SAARC nation that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to ignore for a visit. The reason was the Islamist dictatorship led by Abdulla Yameen which forcefully ousted the democratically elected President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed in 2012. The opposition in the Maldives had staged non-violent protests and representations were made […]
Naval officers from 16 Indian Ocean littoral countries to attend Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018
Towards fostering friendly relations with India’s maritime neighbours, the Indian Navy, through the Naval War College, Goa is hosting the ‘Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018’ on 16th October 2018. The event, which is a follow-on to the maiden Goa Maritime Conclave held in 2017, is likely to be attended by senior naval officers and representatives from […]
India denies reports about reduction of exports of essential goods to Maldives
Many reports have emerged which suggested that India has reduced the export of essential goods to the Maldives in recent days but the Ministry of External Affairs is seeing red over such assertions. In response to news items about the reduction of exports of essential goods to the nation, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry said: […]
India deeply dismayed at the current situation of Maldives
India is unhappy with the current political turmoil in the Maldives which saw several stalwarts being thrown in prison. In a statement issued, Indian government underscored the importance of democracy and said: Since the beginning of the political crisis in the Maldives, India has repeatedly urged the Government of the Maldives to allow all institutions, […]
Maldives revokes state of emergency, India welcomes it
The Maldives has revoked the state of emergency following exhaustive back-channel diplomatic parleys. Earlier, the Indian government had refused to send troops to the nation to either topple or diminish the hold of dictator Abdulla Yameen despite opposition demanding it unequivocally. India swiftly welcomed the move by the Yameen government which was banking too heavily on […]
Is India buckling under Chinese pressure on Dalai Lama?
In response to a query regarding a recent media report on the Government’s position on the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual Guru Dalai Lama, the Official Spokesperson said: “Government of India’s position on His Holiness the Dalai Lama is clear and consistent. He is a revered religious leader and is deeply respected by the people of India. […]
India wants Maldives to return on the path of democracy
The Indian government has refused to send its troops in the Maldives to ensure democracy despite the opposition’s demand. However, today India issued a statement making it clear that it does want democracy to be given a chance in this country. In a press note, Ministry of External Affairs said: “The State of Emergency declared […]
Maldives to abide by ‘India First’ policy as China and Islamism come knocking
Dr. Mohamed Asim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of the President of Maldives called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday afternoon. They discussed the ties between India and Maldives as close neighbours bound by shared history, culture and maritime interests in the Indian Ocean. Special Envoy Asim reiterated the commitment of Maldives to […]