EAM S Jaishankar Visits Maldives to Strengthen Ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits the Maldives amid Bangladesh crisis, strengthening ties and exploring cooperation in trade, infrastructure development, and people-to-people exchanges.
Sat, 10 Aug 2024
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has paid a visit to the Maldives to deepen ties between the two nations. This development comes amidst the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh, where India has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation.
During his meeting with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Jaishankar emphasized the importance of their relationship and the potential for cooperation in various areas. Notably, Muizzu had previously attended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on June 9th.
BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Amidst Bangladesh crisis, EAM S Jaishankar visits Maldives to deepen ties.
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He met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
Muizzu attended PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony on 9th June.
External Affairs Ministry said "Maldives is India's key maritime neighbour and an… pic.twitter.com/y61iOddeo7
This visit underscores India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision 'SAGAR', which aims to strengthen maritime partnerships.
The two nations share a common interest in promoting regional stability and security, making their partnership crucial for India's strategic interests. The visit is expected to yield fruitful outcomes, with both sides likely to explore new avenues for cooperation in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, and people-to-people exchanges.
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