Ref: 2024/PR/64
The third meeting of the High-Level Core Group between the Maldives and India took place today, 17 March 2024, in Malé, Maldives.
During the meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides noted the progress that have been made in replacing Indian military personnel with civilians at the aviation platforms in the Maldives. To date, military personnel in one such platform have been replaced with civilians, and the remaining two will be replaced by civilians on 10 April and 10 May 2024.
The High Level Core Group covered broad range of areas in economic and development cooperation between the two countries, and noted the capacity building programs recently concluded. Additionally, discussions covered areas related to bilateral cooperation aimed at enhancing the partnership, including expediting the implementation of ongoing developmental cooperation projects.
It was agreed that the Fourth meeting of the High-Level Core Group will be held in New Delhi on a mutually agreeable date.
ENDS