Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid and Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar hold official discussions
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid held bilateral talks with Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar today. Both sides had an in-depth discussion on all aspects of the relations between the Maldives and India. They reflected on the historic relationship between both countries and expressed commitment to continue working closely together, bilaterally and in the international fora, on priority areas of mutual interest.
During the official discussion held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, both Ministers noted the successful economic cooperation and the progress of projects that is being implemented under Indian grant assistance and line of credit schemes. Both Ministers exchanged views and shared their visions relating to development cooperation, tourism cooperation, human resource development, multilateral engagements, and consular affairs between both countries. Both Minister Shahid and Minister Dr. Jaishankar also emphasized on the importance of exploring further avenues to deepen the Maldives-India partnership.
Minister Shahid expressed gratitude to the Government of India for the constant support to facilitate and further develop economic, trade and investment ties between both countries, and for India’s commitment in the socioeconomic development of the Maldives.
Minister Shahid is on an Official Visit to India, keeping with the renewed tradition of high-level exchanges between the two countries.