India Maldives Ties

Jaishankar, Maldives prez take part in groundbreaking of airport project

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih have jointly participated in groundbreaking ceremony of Hanimaadhoo international airport redevelopment project

India, Maldives ink six agreements to broad-base ties in key areas

PM Modi asserted that New Delhi has been and will continue to be the "first responder" to any need or crisis facing the island nation

PM Modi holds talks with visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Solih

PM Modi and visiting Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih held extensive talks with an aim to ramp up overall bilateral strategic ties including in areas of trade and investment

India, Maldives plan interconnection for transferring renewable power

Singh appreciated the resolve of Maldives government to achieve net zero emission target by 2030, according to a power ministry statement

'Time-tested' India-Maldives relationship is a 'force for stability': EAM

The Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the bilateral defence and security ties have been on an upward trajectory in the last few years

EAM S Jaishankar arrives in Maldives to boost bilateral ties

"The bilateral meetings and interactions which EAM will have in Sri Lanka highlight the priority that Sri Lanka occupies for India," the MEA statement said

Maldivian president thanks India for 'generous aid' during Covid pandemic

Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih has thanked India for its help during the Covid pandemic, highlighting that India donated vaccines and generously aided the island nation on many occasions

India, Maldives to strengthen professional capabilities in audit fields

During the meeting, Murmu emphasised the role of technology in today's rapidly changing world, which constantly create fresh avenues for audit and make audits more efficient

Coast guards of India, Maldives and Sri Lanka conduct military drills

The 15th edition of the trilateral exercise, "Dosti", began in the Maldives on Saturday

Maldives rejects campaign targeting India; says India trusted friend

The Maldives government also asked all parties to act responsibly and refrain from spreading false information

India resumes 2018 agreement permitting visa-free travel for Maldivians

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on Sunday said he is delighted that India has agreed to resume the 2018 Dec Visa Exemption Agreement between the two countries, under which no visa will be required for Maldivians travelling to India.The 2018 Dec Visa Exemption Agreement between the Maldives and India was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 border closure.Taking to Twitter, Shahid informed that from mid-October the Maldivian nationals will be exempt from visa requirements for tourists, medical and business purposes."Delighted that India has agreed to resume the 2018 Dec Visa Exemption Agreement between the Maldives & India, which was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 border closure. From 15 Oct 2021, Maldivian Nationals will be exempt of visa requirements for tourists, medical & business purposes," Shahid tweeted.He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for considering the request to resume the ...

Upset with malicious attacks in media on mission in Male: India to Maldives

India's high commission in Male is upset with successive attacks in social media and local media attacking the Indian High Commission and its staff members.

Maldives emerges as choice holiday spot for Indians to escape Covid-19

India reached a grim milestone on April 5 when the government reported over 100,000 new cases on a single day for the first time

Exim Bank extends line of credit worth $50 million to the Maldives

The credit line is for financing of defence projects in the country

India signs $50 mn agreement to boost Maldives' maritime capability

India has signed a USD 50 million line of credit (LoC) agreement with the Maldives to facilitate maritime capability building of the island nations.According to a joint India-Maldives joint statement, the agreement was signed between the Government of Maldives and EXIM Bank India.The agreement was signed during the visit of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the Maldives."Welcome the signing of USD 50 million Defence LoC agreement with the Maldives. Will facilitate capability building in the maritime domain," Jaishankar tweeted.Jaishankar, accompanied by a delegation of senior officials from India, paid an official visit to the Maldives on 20-21 February 2021 at the invitation of Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid.During the visit, Jaishankar called on Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.He also called on the Speaker of the Peoples Majlis, Mohamed Nasheed and held meetings with Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, Finance, Economic Development, Sports, and ...

India's ties with Maldives poised to take quantum jump: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar arrives in Maldives on two-day visit

Jaishankar arrived is slated to call on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

EAM Jaishankar to visit Maldives and Mauritius beginning Saturday

Jaishankar will on Saturday embark on a four-day visit to the Maldives and Mauritius

China shadow looms large as India looks to consolidate ties with neighbours

The immediate proximate event is going to be the election in Nepal, due in April

Maldives appoints Mumbai-based Bobby Mohanty as new honorary Consul

The appointment is significant as India-Maldives relationship has been on an upswing for the last two years after the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi