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India - Maldives

Politics

Agreements signed with India for key projects

Three fish processing factories to be developed across the country.

04 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against defence minister

Mariya Ahmed Didi came under fire for saying India could have occupied the Maldives.

26 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Indian prime minister announces US$1.4 billion assistance to Maldives

The funds were pledged as budget support, currency swap agreements and concessional lines of credit.

17 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

India offers US$1 billion in exchange for military presence

Up to US$1 billion in low-interest loans was offered to help the Maldives repay its debt to China.

28 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

‘Return to democratic path’ before polls, India urges Maldives

India urged “credible restoration of the political process” before September’s presidential election.

06 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

‘Bully’ India silent on refusing entry to Maldives ruling party MP

Relations between the two countries have come under strain in recent years, mostly over China’s influence in the Maldives but also over a controversial 45-day state of emergency.

06 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Indian aid declining: Maldives ambassador

“There is more project funding that is coming from China into Maldives when compared to what’s coming from India,” Ahmed Mohamed told Indian media.

08 May 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

India asked to take back gifted helicopter

Maldives wants a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to replace the “Dhruv” Advanced Light Helicopter, the Times of India reported.

04 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives rebukes India’s ‘unhelpful’ call to release prisoners

India called on the Maldivian authorities to “to implement the Supreme Court’s Full Bench order of 1 February 2018 and to support a genuine political dialogue with all opposition parties.”

23 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives ‘committed’ to relationship with India

Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim has hailed the strength of India-Maldives diplomatic ties, seeking to counter suggestions that the relationship is under strain due to growing Chinese influence.

18 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

India visit a signal from Delhi to Maldives, says Nasheed

“I’m a convict and I was sentenced to 13 years in jail for terrorism. And yet, I’ve been invited to India. There is a message here, you have to be blind if you don’t see it,” Nasheed said during an interactive session with the media at Brookings India.

30 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Yameen lauds India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy

“All SAARC Member States must work collectively together to deliver human security for our people, and ensure that terrorist organisations have no room to spread their venom in the region,” Yameen said.

09 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

Indian PM Modi’s visit unaffected by Nasheed arrest, says Foreign Minister

24 Feb 2015, 6:37 PM

News In Brief

Indian state employees granted travel concessions on trips to Maldives

19 Jan 2015, 11:28 AM

News In Brief

India – Maldives Friendship Festival kicks off

30 Jul 2014, 3:30 PM

News In Brief

Indian Chief of Army Staff to visit Maldives

07 May 2014, 5:07 PM

News In Brief

President Yameen’s India visit postponed

17 Dec 2013, 9:11 PM

Politics

Defense minister returns from India with gifts and reassurances

17 Dec 2013, 5:59 PM

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