India-Maldives Strengthen Partnership

On 5th January 2025, Maldives' Foreign Minister concluded his first official visit to India, focusing on bolstering diplomatic and developmental cooperation.

Key Points

High-Level Discussions: Maldives' Foreign Minister and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed expanding collaboration in infrastructure, socio-economic initiatives, and development projects.
MoU on Community Development: A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP) program was signed, marking the third phase of grassroots development initiatives in the Maldives.
India’s Support: Maldives' Foreign Minister acknowledged India’s assistance in addressing fiscal challenges, highlighting its role in ensuring Maldives' economic stability.
Cultural and Historical Ties: The relationship is rooted in deep historical and ethnic connections, with India being a key partner since the Maldives' independence in 1965.