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The Wire
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.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
India, Maldives hold High-Level Core Group Meeting; discuss implementation of joint vision document
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): India and the Maldives on Monday held a High-Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting to oversee progress in implementing the India-Maldives Vision Document on Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership. 'Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel led the Maldives delegation in the meeting. During the meeting, the discussions focused on implementation of the Joint Vision by intensifying political exchanges, defence and security cooperation, development partnership, trade, economy, health and people-to-people linkages,' the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a release. Khaleel condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam and expressed solidarity with the people and government of India. He thanked Indian government for the timely emergency financial assistance extended to Maldives. The MEA stated, 'Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel 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. Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel also thanked Government of India for the timely emergency financial assistance extended to Maldives, which has made a positive impact on the everyday life of Maldivians.' During his visit to India, Khaleel held a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest. The two nations decided that the 3rd HLCG meeting will be held in Male, Maldives on mutually convenient dates. MEA called Maldives India's 'key maritime neighbour' and an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. In a press release, MEA stated, '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 has strengthened the Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership between the two countries.' Abdulla Khaleel arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day visit to India. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a warm welcome to Khaleel. In a post on X, Jaiswal stated, 'Implementing the India - Maldives Joint Vision of a 'Comprehensive Economic & Maritime Security Partnership'. Warm welcome to FM @abkhaleel of Maldives to India. FM Dr. Khaleel will lead the Maldivian delegation at the 2nd High Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting which oversees implementation of the Joint Vision.' (ANI)
