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6 days ago
- Politics
- The Wire
‘Firm Support to India in Fight Against Terrorism': Maldives Foreign Minister on Pahalgam Attack
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Top Stories 'Firm Support to India in Fight Against Terrorism': Maldives Foreign Minister on Pahalgam Attack The Wire Staff 32 minutes ago Abdulla Khaleel is on a two-day visit to India from May 25-27. In this image released by @DrSJaishankar via X on May 26, 2025, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is seen with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Abdulla Khaleel during a meeting, in New Delhi. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar via PTI. Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now New Delhi: The foreign minister of Maldives Abdulla Khaleel expressed 'firm support' to India in tackling terrorism in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack in a high-level core group meeting in New Delhi on May 26. Maldives is a key maritime neighbour of India's. Khaleel is on a two-day visit to India from May 25-27. On May 26, he led Maldives at the second India-Maldives 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. During the meeting, according to the Ministry of External Affairs, discussions focused on the 'implementation of the two nations' joint vision by intensifying political exchanges, defence and security cooperation, development partnership, trade, economy, health and people-to-people linkages.' Khaleel also strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. He expressed Maldives' solidarity with the people and government of India and its firm support to India in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, the MEA release said. Khaleel also thanked the Indian government for timely emergency financial assistance to Maldives. Khaleel also held bilateral discussions with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar during his visit. 'Welcome Maldives' support and solidarity in combating terrorism. India remains committed to Maldives' progress and development,' Jaishankar is reported to have said after the meeting. India and Maldives have decided that the third HLCG meeting will be held in Male on mutually convenient dates. Make a contribution to Independent Journalism Related News India Needs a Clear National Security Strategy—Now More Than Ever Eight Questions to the Narendra Modi Government After a Terror Attack, an Operation and a Ceasefire India Discusses Celebi's Security Clearance Revocation With Turkish Embassy Govt to Send Multi-Party Delegations Abroad for Outreach on India's Position on Terror, Conflict with Pak India Needs a Strategic Reset After Pahalgam Terror Attack, Operation Sindoor High-Stakes Nuclear Poker: How Pakistan's Deterrent Still Checks India—Even After Operation Sindoor The Path Forward For India and Pakistan Should Be Shaped By Peace, Not By Excitement Over War Games Pahalgam and the Collective Punishment of Kashmiris Anchored in an Unsustainable Plan, Modi's Speech Presented Old Ideas as New, Bold Thinking About Us Contact Us Support Us © Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maldives FM expresses firm support to India in fight against terror
Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and affirmed solidarity with India during a meeting with S Jaishankar. Discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties, defense cooperation, and economic partnership. Khaleel also expressed gratitude for India's financial assistance, including the rollover of a $50 million treasury bill, crucial for Maldives' economic stability. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and expressed Male's solidarity with the people and the government of India, while offering its firm support to New Delhi in the fight against shared his views during a meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar, in what was their third meeting in New Delhi so far this year. He also led Maldives at the 2nd India-Maldives High Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting to oversee progress in the implementation of the India-Maldives Vision Document on Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security the meeting, discussions focused on implementation of the joint vision by intensifying political exchanges, defence & security cooperation, development partnership, trade, economy, health and people-to-people linkages, officials also thanked the Indian government for providing timely emergency financial assistance to Male, which has made a positive impact on the everyday lives of this month, India extended support to Maldives by rolling over the $50 Million treasury bill that will help keep the economy afloat amid a looming debt must be noted that since March 2019, India has been facilitating subscription of several such treasury bills by the State Bank of India , and rolling them over, annually, interest-free to the government of Maldives. This forms part of the government-to-government arrangement between the two nations that serves as an emergency financial assistance to the is India's key maritime neighbour and a vital partner in New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR or Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maldives minister on 3rd India visit of 2025
External affairs minister S Jaishankar, Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel (ANI Photo) Foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel arrived on Sunday for his third visit to India in 2025 in continuation of what the Indian govt described as intensified high-level political exchanges between India and the Maldives. According to the MEA, Khaleel will lead Maldives at the 2nd India-Maldives 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, adopted by PM Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu during the latter's visit to India in Oct 2024. During the visit, Khaleel will also hold bilateral discussions with EAM S Jaishankar.
United News of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Maldives FM Abdulla Khaleel arriving on India visit, to participate in High Level Core Group Meeting
New Delhi, May 25 (UNI) Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel will be on a three-day visit to India from today, during which he will participate in the 2nd India-Maldives High Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting. This is Foreign Minister Khaleel's third visit to India in 2025, following his visits earlier in January and March 2025, and is in continuation of intensified high level political exchanges between India and Maldives, a statement said. On May 26, Foreign Minister Khaleel will lead Maldives at the 2nd India-Maldives 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, adopted by the leadership of the two countries during the State Visit of President Mohamed Muizzu to India in October 2024. During the visit, Foreign Minister Khaleel will also hold bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Maldives is India's key maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR, i.e., Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. The visit is aimed at strengthening the Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership between the two countries, it said. The visit comes days after India and the Maldives signed 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance ferry services across the island nation, backed by a grant of MVR 100 million (approximately USD 6.6 million) under India's High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) Phase III. The MoUs were signed on May 18 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Malé. Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel and Indian High Commissioner G Balasubramanian signed the agreements. Mohamed Ameen, the Maldivian Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, signed as the representative of the implementing agency. According to the Maldivian Foreign Ministry, the ferry enhancement projects under HICDP Phase III represent a significant investment in the country's maritime infrastructure, which is vital for inter-island transport and access to essential services. UNI RN
