Our defence ties with Maldives very strong: Navy ChiefThe Indian Navy has "very strong" cooperation with the Maldivian defence forces and the engagement continues, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kum...
01 Dec, 2023, 10.16 PM IST
New Maldives President formally asks India to withdraw military personnel from his countryPresident Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives formally requested on Saturday that India withdraw its troops from his strategically located archi...
18 Nov, 2023, 10.24 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hand over patrol vessel, landing craft to MaldivesThe Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the overall bilateral ties, including in the areas of...
30 Apr, 2023, 11.43 AM IST
India stands for rules-based maritime borders in Indo-Pacific: Rajnath SinghSingh asserted that India, throughout history, has been a peace-loving society which has never invaded any foreign land and has always resp...
15 Oct, 2022, 10.54 PM IST
India funded airport project launched in MaldivesIt is the first ever major infrastructure project to be undertaken outside Greater Male' region and is funded under the USD 800 million con...
26 Sep, 2022, 11.08 PM IST
India, Maldives sign six pacts; widen defence partnershipIndia also announced $ 100 Mn new Line of Credit to finance infrastructure projects in Maldives. The Government of Maldives had requested f...
03 Aug, 2022, 11.26 AM IST
India, Maldives hold dialogue to expand defence cooperationThe Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean Region and the bilateral defence and security ties have been on ...
14 Feb, 2022, 09.12 PM IST
Wheels set in motion for Maldives largest-ever infra project funded by IndiaGMCP is the most ambitious infrastructure project of the Government of Maldives. The project will provide a major boost to connectivity bet...
28 Aug, 2021, 01.29 PM IST
Maldives signs contract for rolling out of India-funded mega infra projectUnder the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) project, a 6.74-km-long bridge and causeway link will be built to connect capital city M...
26 Aug, 2021, 07.24 PM IST
India-Maldives upgrades security & defence partnership to combat terrorMale had requested a couple of years back for enhancing the capability of the Defence Forces of the Maldives in exercising jurisdiction and...
22 Feb, 2021, 07.52 AM IST
Exim Bank to provide $400 million for Maldives projectMumbai Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) will provide $400 million to Maldives to fund Greater Male Connectivity Project, the Reserve...
12 Feb, 2021, 08.07 AM IST
Foreign Secretary Shringla holds bilateral meetings with Maldivian leadership"FS@harshvshringla held a joint-meeting with Minister for National Planning, Housing & Infra Dvpt @AslamAslamtey Minister of Economic Dvpt@...
10 Nov, 2020, 06.27 PM IST
India, Maldives sign slew of pacts as Delhi expands strategic footprints in Southern Indian OceanThe MoUs were signed during the ongoing visit of Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla to Male.
09 Nov, 2020, 08.14 PM IST
India signs Line of Credit pact with Maldives for financing major connectivity projectThe GMCP is a key pledge of the Government of President Ibu Solih to the Maldivian people. India’s support for the project was announced du...
12 Oct, 2020, 02.41 PM IST
Expanding connectivity: India launches airport expansion project in MaldivesA high-level delegation from the AAI visited the Maldives this week. The team met with Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail and s...
23 Sep, 2020, 07.11 PM IST
India-backed Maldives infrastructure project to surpass scope of Chinese-funded bridgeDelhi also announced the launch of cargo ferry services and air travel bubble between the two nations. Given the financial challenges faced...
14 Aug, 2020, 08.52 AM IST
India announces USD 500 million assistance for major connectivity project in Maldives"Once completed, this landmark project will streamline connectivity between the four islands, thereby boosting economic activity, generatin...
13 Aug, 2020, 03.47 PM IST