08 May 2014, Male'; The visiting Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Bikram Singh has paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The meeting was held this afternoon at the President's Office.
At the meeting, President Yameen and General Bikram discussed the historic close friendly relations that exist between the Maldives and India, and ways to enhance these relations in the years ahead.
President Yameen and General Bikram further explored ways of expanding cooperation between the two countries in strengthening defence and security cooperation.
General Bikram briefed the President on ongoing engagements between the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and the Indian Army. He also expressed the commitment of the Government of India to widening and deepening of relations between the two countries.
President Yameen was joined at the call by the Minister of Defence and National Security, Col (Rtd) Mohamed Nazim, Minister at the President's Office, Hon. Mohamed Hussain Shareef and the Chief of Defence Forces, Major General Ahmed Shiyam.
General Bikram was joined at the call by the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, H.E. Mr. Rajeev Sahare, Major General J.S. Negi, Colonel C.S. Dewgun and Defence Advisor, Captain R.S. Sunil.
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