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.
11 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
The Maldives and India reviewed bilateral ties today and committed to broadening cooperation in the defence, human resource, trade and health sectors in talks co-chaired by the two nations’ foreign ministers.
India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was in the Maldives for two days for the fifth meeting of the Maldives- India Joint Commission, set up in 1986 to advance economic and technical ties.
According to Indian media reports, Swaraj’s visit was an attempt to enhance ties to counter China’s influence in the Maldives.
Swaraj called on President Abdulla Yameen this morning, where she emphasised India’s policy of “Neighbours First.” Yameen reiterated the Maldives’ policy of “India First,” according to a press statement from the Indian High Commission in Malé.
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