India, Maldives commit to strengthen bilateral ties
Friday, 3 January 2025 India and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation during a meeting between foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel. Both sides signed a MoU to implement High Impact Community Development Projects in the Maldives with Indian grant assistance, emphasizing India’s 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Maldives has emerged as a key geopolitical moment in the Indian Ocean. In this exclusive ground report, Senior Journalist Umashankar Singh brings you on-the-ground insights from Male, as President Mohamed Muizzu appears to pivot away from Chinese influence and welcome renewed ties with India.
India’s announcement of a ₹4,850 crore loan and growing strategic cooperation is seen as a counter to China’s rising debt-trap diplomacy in the region. What does this mean for the Maldives, for India, and for China’s shrinking space in South Asia? Watch this full report from Male to understand the power play unfolding in real time.
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PM Modi's visit to the Maldives marks a historic moment in strengthening India-Maldives relations. In this exclusive interview, Maldives Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim shares insights on how the visit will deepen bilateral ties and boost the tourism sector. He discusses the improving relationship between the two nations, the importance of Indian tourists to the Maldives, and future strategies to attract more visitors. Watch this ground report from Maldives with host Uma Shankar Singh for an in-depth perspective on this significant visit.
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