Rajnath Singh can even name on Maldivian President throughout his go to. (File)
New Delhi:
Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh will embark on an official three-day go to to the Maldives between Might 1 and three, a authorities launch mentioned on Sunday.
Based on the federal government launch, the Defence Minister will maintain bilateral talks together with his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Ahmed Didi and Minister of Overseas Affairs Abdulla Shahid through the go to.
“The complete gamut of defence relations between the 2 international locations shall be reviewed through the deliberations. The Defence Minister can even name on Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih,” the assertion mentioned.
The discharge additional said, “In tune with India’s dedication to capability constructing of pleasant international locations & companions within the area, minister Rajnath Singh will present one Quick Patrol Vessel ship and a Touchdown Craft to the Maldives Nationwide Defence Forces.”
“Throughout his keep, he can even go to the continuing undertaking websites within the nation and work together with the Indian diaspora. The Defence Minister’s go to shall be an necessary landmark in constructing the sturdy bonds of friendship between the 2 international locations,” the assertion added.
The federal government launch additional mentioned, “India and the Maldives are working intently to successfully tackle shared challenges, together with maritime safety, terrorism, radicalisation, piracy, trafficking, organised crime and pure disasters.”
“India’s imaginative and prescient of SAGAR (Safety and Progress for All within the Area) together with its ‘Neighbourhood First’ coverage in addition to Maldives’ ‘India First’ coverage search to work collectively to collectively develop the capabilities inside the Indian Ocean Area”, the assertion mentioned.
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