India Maldives Relations

New Indian High Commissioner takes up post

The new Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Akilesh Mishra, presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen this morning. Mishra, formerly India’s consul general in Toronto, Canada, replaces outgoing High Commissioner Rajeev Shahare.

Indian foreign secretary pledges “continued support” during official visit

During a courtesy call at the president’s office yesterday, Dr Jaishankar and President Abdulla Yameen “spoke of supporting each other in the international arena and in times of political distress.” The current administration is facing sanctions and mounting diplomatic pressure over the imprisonment of opposition leaders including former President Mohamed Nasheed.

Indian consortium awarded US$40m road construction project

The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) signed a contract with the Consortium of Mohan Mutha Exports and Ashoka Buildcon for “the construction and development of all major road networks in Hulhumalé Phase II, [and] connecting all the neighbourhoods and commercial areas such as the tourism district, yacht marina and knowledge park.”

Comment: India’s inconsistent commitment to Maldivian democracy cost the GMR deal

“No Islamic fundamentalism in the Maldives”: Foreign Minister