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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Express firm support to India in fight against terror, says Maldives minister
NEW DELHI: India and Maldives on Monday explored ways to enhance defence security cooperation and trade, as Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and backed New Delhi's fight against terrorism. Khaleel is on a three-day visit to India for a meeting of the bilateral high-level core group that oversees the implementation of the comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership that was agreed during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's trip to New Delhi last October. Khaleel led the Maldivian side at the meeting of the core group, with discussions focusing on ways to intensify political exchanges, defence and security cooperation, development partnership, trade, economy, health and people-to-people linkages, the external affairs ministry said. He also 'strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam' on April 22 and expressed the 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'. Khaleel also held a meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar, who said in a social media post that he welcomed the Maldives' support and solidarity in combating terrorism. 'India remains committed to Maldives' progress and development,' he added. This was the second meeting of the core group that oversees the implementation of the bilateral vision document on comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership adopted during Muizzu's visit to India. That visit was aimed at resetting bilateral ties, which had reached an all-time low as Muizzu ordered the removal of some 80 Indian military personnel deployed in the Maldives to operate three aircraft and took steps to move his country closer to Beijing. India agreed during Muizzu's visit to provide financial support of more than ₹6,300 crore to the Maldives to tide over a foreign exchange crisis. The two sides also decided to begin discussions on a free trade agreement. Khaleel thanked the Indian government for the 'timely emergency financial assistance extended to Maldives', which had a 'positive impact on the everyday life of Maldivians'. The external affairs ministry described the Maldives as a key maritime neighbour and an important partner in the 'Neighbourhood First' policy and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision. The two sides decided to hold the next meeting of the core group in Male on mutually convenient dates.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maldivian Foreign Minister begins 3-day India visit, to hold talks with Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Maldives Foreign minister Abdulla Khaleel are going to review the implementation of the comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. Foreign Minister Khaleel, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Delhi Sunday on a three-day visit. It is his third trip to India this year. 'Warm welcome to FM @abkhaleel of Maldives to India,' the MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, posted on social media. Khaleel's visit is in continuation of 'intensified high-level political exchanges' between India and Maldives, the MEA said. It said Khaleel will lead the 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. The vision document was adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in October last year. The Maldivian minister will also hold bilateral discussions with EAM S Jaishankar, the ministry said. 'Maldives is India's key maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions),' it said. The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain after Muizzu 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. The ties between the two countries came under severe strain after 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 the Indian military from his country. Subsequently, the Indian military personnel were replaced by civilians. There was a thaw in the relations as Muizzu vowed to boost the bilateral ties with India during his Delhi visit in October.
The Print
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
Maldivian Foreign Minister Khaleel begins 3-day India visit; to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar
The India-Maldives vision document on comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership was adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in October last year. Khaleel, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Delhi this evening on a three-day visit. It is his third trip to India this year. New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel will on Monday take stock of the implementation of the India-Maldives comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. 'Warm welcome to FM @abkhaleel of Maldives to India,' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post. Foreign Minister 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 Khaleel will 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. Foreign Minister Khaleel will also hold bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, it said. 'Maldives is India's key maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and vision MAHASAGAR that is Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions,' the MEA said in a statement. 'The visit is aimed at strengthening the comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership between the two countries,' it added. The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain after 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 Muizzu vowed to boost the bilateral ties with India during his visit to Delhi in October. PTI MPB RT This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
India, Maldives to review implementation of economic, maritime security partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel will on Monday (May 26, 2025) take stock of the implementation of the India-Maldives comprehensive economic and 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.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel begins 3-day India visit; to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel will on Monday take stock of the implementation of the India-Maldives comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership . Khaleel, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Delhi this evening on a three-day visit. It is his third trip to India this India-Maldives vision document on comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership was adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in October last year."Warm welcome to FM @abkhaleel of Maldives to India," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media Minister 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 said Khaleel will 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 Minister Khaleel will also hold bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, it said."Maldives is India's key maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and vision MAHASAGAR that is Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions," the MEA said in a statement."The visit is aimed at strengthening the comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership between the two countries," it ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain after 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 was a thaw in the relations as Muizzu vowed to boost the bilateral ties with India during his visit to Delhi in October.
