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Indo-Maldives relations were discussed at the Foreign Ministers’ meeting
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Maldivian Foreign Minister Musa Jameer, who is visiting India for the first time, met his Indian counterpart, Dr. S. Jaishankar. This allowed us to strengthen our exchange of views in various fields, Jaishankar said during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the two countries Speaking to Musa, Foreign Minister Jaishankar said that the development of relations between us is clearly based on mutual interests and mutual sensitivity , ‘I hope our meeting today will be successful’.
#Watch | Delhi: EAM Dr S Jaishankar welcomed Maldives Foreign Minister Musa Zamir.
(Video Source: The X Handle by Dr S Jaishankar) pic.twitter.com/UKbPbuS0ki
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A look at India-Maldives relations, why the foreign minister’s visit is important
Let us tell you that India is following the SAGAR policy for mutual maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean. It stands for security and growth for all in the region (SAGAR). Foreign Minister Musa’s visit to India is also important in this sense, because relations between India and the Maldives have been tense in recent months. On the other hand, the President of Maldives resorted to slogans like ‘India out’ in his election campaign and on the other hand, his ministers made objectionable comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep. After that, the Maldives, a tourism-based country, had to face strong opposition on social media.
Closeness with neighbors that was discovered during the corona epidemic and disaster
During bilateral talks in New Delhi on Thursday, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar told Maldivian Foreign Minister Musa Jamir, the world today is going through a period of instability as well as uncertainty. At such a time, the world was facing a tremendous challenge as The Corona epidemic. During natural disasters and economic difficulties, we have seen that close partnerships with neighbors are very important. With this understanding, India and the Maldives will review various dimensions during today’s meeting.
Jaishankar also gave a blunt message to the Maldives about bilateral relations
Foreign Minister Jaishankar also gave a blunt message to the Maldives at the very beginning of the talks. He said, ‘It is in our mutual interest to agree how we can better take our relationship forward.’
