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Times of Oman
27-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India, Maldives hold High-Level Core Group Meeting; discuss implementation of joint vision document
New Delhi: 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."
Times of Oman
26-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Maldives Foreign Minister arrives in Delhi, set to attend High Level Core Group meeting
New Delhi: Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Khaleel, arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day visit to India. Khaleel will lead the Maldivian delegation at the 2nd High Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting. 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." Earlier this month, the Centre extended support to India's maritime neighbour, Maldives by rolling over the USD 50 Million treasury bill. Khaleel had expressed gratitude to the Indian government and hailed the timely assistance which "reflects the close bonds of friendship" between the two countries. In the statement shared on X, the High Commision of India to Maldives said, "India extends financial support to the Maldives through the rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill." According to the statement, after the request by the Government of Maldives, the State Bank of India (SBI) has subscribed, for one more year, a USD 50 million Government Treasury Bill issued by the Ministry of Finance of Maldives. It was noted that since March 2019, India has been facilitating the subscription of several such Treasury Bills by the SBI and rolling them over annually interest-free to the Government of Maldives. This is a part of the unique government-to-government arrangement between the two countries that serves as emergency financial assistance to the maritime neighbour. Extending gratitude to the Indian Government, Khaleel in a post on X stated, "I express my sincere gratitude to EAM @DrSJaishankar and the Government of #India for extending crucial financial support to the #Maldives through the rollover of the USD 50 million Treasury Bill. This timely assistance reflects the close bonds of friendship between #Maldives & #India and will support the Government's ongoing efforts to implement fiscal reforms for economic resilience."
CNA
21-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
ASEAN Maritime Security Dialogue starts in Manila
The ASEAN Maritime Security Dialogue gathers representatives from all 10 member states, alongside regional experts and marine scientists to discuss issues including tensions in the South China Sea. Organised by non-governmental organisation "We Protect our Seas", it is being hosted with the noticeable - and deliberate - absence of both the US and China. Buena Bernal reports from Metro Manila.
Times of Oman
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Pakistani delegation visits Maritime Security Centre
Muscat: A delegation from the National Defence University of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan visited today the Maritime Security Centre (MSC). Upon the delegation's arrival at the centre, they were greeted by Commodore Adil Hamoud Al Busaidi, Head of the MSC. During the visit, the guests were briefed about the tactical roles and tasks carried out by the centre in the safety of the Omani maritime environment. They also toured the centre's facilities and viewed its latest equipment and technologies used in carrying out its national duties.
