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Sushma Swaraj

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Top India minister Swaraj explains Maldives no-show

The revelation comes days after India’s navy chief said the Maldives’ pivot to China posed a challenge and follows months of regional tension.

28 May 2018, 9:00 AM

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New foreign minister reiterates India first policy in visit to New Delhi

Foreign Minister Dr. Mohamed Asim reiterated the Maldives’ India- first policy in a visit to New Delhi, his first trip overseas since taking the post.

17 Aug 2016, 9:00 AM

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Maldives foreign minister in India amidst continuing scrutiny

The two day visit comes ahead of a crucial Commonwealth heads of government meeting later this month, and follows a joint statement by the Prime Ministers of UK and India, emphasizing the importance of “a stable and inclusive democracy in the Maldives, including an independent judiciary.”

22 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM

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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

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Indian external affairs minister calls on President Yameen

India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on President Abdulla Yameen this morning ahead of crucial bilateral talks.

11 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

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Maldives, India top diplomats to meet on Saturday

Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon will meet her Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in Malé on Saturday to review and plan the future course for bilateral relations.

08 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

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Top Indian diplomat to visit the Maldives

Indian External Affairs Minister Shushma Swaraj is scheduled to arrive in the Maldives on October 10 for a two-day visit, The Maldives Independent understands.

05 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

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