 "Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer tweeted: \"We are delighted to welcome External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to the Ministry of External Affairs this evening. We will continue our discussions on all areas of our bilateral cooperation.")
Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer welcomes Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Maldivian Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon on Friday and discussed defence and security cooperation and joint initiatives on maritime security.
Jaishankar shared a post on X of the meeting, posted pictures and wrote: “A very good meeting with Defence Minister @mgmaumoon”
“We discussed India-Maldives defence and security cooperation, joint maritime security initiatives and our shared interest in maintaining peace and stability in the region,” he added.
Jaishankar is in the Maldives from August 9 to 11 for a three-day official visit. He arrived in Male on Friday. The aim of the visit is to strengthen the partnership between the two countries and explore ways to further improve bilateral relations.
Reacting to Jaishankar's arrival, Moosa Zameer expressed his joy and said he was looking forward to meaningful discussions.
Moosa Zameer said in a post on X: “Delighted to welcome Indian External Affairs Minister HE @DrSJaishankar on his official visit to Maldives. Looking forward to meaningful discussions to further strengthen the historic relations between #Maldives and #India!”
EAM Jaishankar's visit is his first visit to the island nation after his reappointment for a second term.
His visit follows the recent visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to India for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet and Council of Ministers.
“Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Maldives from August 9 to 11. The visit follows the recent visit of the President of the Republic of Maldives, HE Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, to India for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet and Council of Ministers,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Jaishankar already visited the Maldives in January 2023.
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First published: August 10, 2024 | 1:24 p.m. IS
