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Indian Defence Minister’s Visit to Maldives
The Defence Minister’s three-day visit to the Maldives to strengthen the partnership between India and the Maldives.
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The Indian Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh visited Maldives at the invitation of his Maldivian Counterpart Defence Minister Ms Mariya Didi.
A wide range of regional and global security issues of mutual concern were discussed during the meeting and both leaders agreed to deepen their cooperation in the defence and security domains.
The Defence Minister also met with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohmed Solih and discussed the progress of various developmental projects undertaken by India in Maldives.
Shri Rajnath Singh handed over a Fast Patrol Vessel and a Landing Craft Assault ship to the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF).
The Fast Patrol Vessel, capable of coastal and offshore surveillance at high speeds, was commissioned as the MNDF Coast Guard ship Huravee.
The handing over of the two ‘Made in India’ platforms is a symbol of the shared commitment of both nations and their objectives towards peace and security in the IOR (Indian Ocean Region).
The visit saw the laying of the foundation stone for the MNDF Coast Guard ‘Ekatha Harbour’ by Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister Didi.
The development of the Coastguard Harbour and repair facility at Sifavaru is one of the biggest grant-in-aid projects by India.
Both the ministers agreed to explore new avenues for cooperation, including in the areas of defence trade, capacity building and joint exercises.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the relationship between them.
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