Mohamed Muizzu of the Progressive Congress Coalition has won the Maldives Presidential Elections 2023 and will be the new president of the tiny island.
NEW DELHI: India and Maldives signed a $50 million Line of Credit to fund defence projects in the island nation, as foreign minister S Jaishankar wrapped up a two-day visit.
Jaishankar met President Ibrahim Solih, his counterpart Abdulla Shahid, defence minister Mariya Didi and head of the Majlis Mohamed Nasheed during his visit, which was also an occasion to review and enhance India’s participation in infrastructure projects in Maldives.
India openly reiterated its support for the Maldives foreign minister’s candidature for president of the 76th session of the UN general assembly. A joint press statement issued at the end of the visit said, “An agreement to develop, support and maintain a Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard harbour at Sifvaru (Uthuru Thilafalhu) was also signed. This agreement was signed pursuant to the request government of Maldives made in April 2013 for support and cooperation of the government of India to assist Maldives for enhancing the capab
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Both sides discuss collaboration at multilateral bodies like General Assembly, Security Council
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar being received by Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdullah Shahid on his arrival in Maldives on February 20, 2021. | Photo Credit:
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Both sides discuss collaboration at multilateral bodies like General Assembly, Security Council
India and the Maldives on Sunday signed a defence Line of Credit agreement worth $50 million. The deal was signed by officials during the ongoing visit by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. During extensive discussions held over two days, both sides agreed to maintain peace and security in the Indian Ocean Region.