Maldives, India sign defence action plan

“It is clear that the contours of India-Maldives relations are defined by our shared strategic, security, economic and developmental goals. The prompt implementation of a concrete action plan in the defence sector will strengthen our defence cooperation,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with President Abdulla Yameen yesterday.

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.

Nasheed urges Modi visit to ‘disentangle Maldives mess’

Jailed former president Mohamed Nasheed has urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the Maldives to “disentangle us from the mess we are in,” according to his lawyers.

Maldives, India discuss defence and Indian Ocean security

The Maldives and India reviewed bilateral ties today and committed to boost cooperation in the defence, human resource, trade and health sectors in talks co-chaired by two nations’ foreign ministers.

China, India, UK congratulate Maldives on Golden Jubilee of Independence

Expressing his belief the Maldives will realize development under President Yameen, the Chinese President Xi said he would like to further strengthen ties. Indian Prime Minister Modi highlighted age-old ties between the Maldives and India, noting 2015 also marks the 50th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

President Yameen meets with Indian and Pakistani prime minsters

President Yameen calls on SAARC to make its voice heard

Nasheed pays courtesy call on BJP leader

Maldives accepts India’s leadership role, says President Yameen

President to attend Indian prime minister’s investiture ceremony