India, Maldives to review implementation of economic, maritime security partnership
Mr. Khaleel, accompanied by a high-level delegation, is paying a three-day visit to India. It is his third trip to India this year.
The India-Maldives vision document on a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership was adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in October last year.
Mr. Khaleel's visit is in continuation of 'intensified high-level political exchanges' between India and Maldives, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said announcing his trip.
It said Mr. Khaleel would lead Maldives at the second High Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting to oversee progress in the implementation of the India-Maldives vision document on comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership.
Mr. Khaleel would also hold discussions with Mr. Jaishankar, it said.
'Maldives is India's key maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and vision MAHASAGAR which is Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions,' the MEA said in a statement.
The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain after Mr. Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November 2023. Within hours of his oath, he had demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from his country. Subsequently, the Indian military personnel were replaced by civilians.
There was a thaw in the relations as Mr. Muizzu vowed to boost bilateral ties with India during his visit to Delhi in October.
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