India, Maldives Signal $50 Million Defence Settlement
Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishnakar held discussions with Maldivian Defence Minister Mariya Didi.
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India will at all times be a competent safety spouse for the Maldives, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned on Sunday, as New Delhi signed a USD 50 million defence Line of Credit score settlement with the island country to facilitate capacity development within the maritime area.
Mr Jaishnakar, who’s on a two-day consult with to Maldives, held discussions with Maldivian Defence Minister Mariya Didi.
“Cordial assembly with Defence Minister @MariyaDidi . Helpful trade on our defence cooperation. India will at all times be a competent safety spouse for the Maldives,” he tweeted.
“Satisfied to signal with Defence Minister @MariyaDidi the UTF Harbour Undertaking settlement. Will reinforce Maldivian Coast Guard capacity and facilitate regional HADR efforts. Companions in construction, companions in safety,” he mentioned.
