India - Maldives


Agreements signed with India for key projects
Three fish processing factories to be developed across the country.
04 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


‘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


‘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


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


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


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


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


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


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
Indian PM Modi’s visit unaffected by Nasheed arrest, says Foreign Minister
24 Feb 2015, 6:37 PM
Indian state employees granted travel concessions on trips to Maldives
19 Jan 2015, 11:28 AM
India – Maldives Friendship Festival kicks off
30 Jul 2014, 3:30 PM
Indian Chief of Army Staff to visit Maldives
07 May 2014, 5:07 PM
President Yameen’s India visit postponed
17 Dec 2013, 9:11 PM
Defense minister returns from India with gifts and reassurances
17 Dec 2013, 5:59 PM