Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today held bilateral delegation-level talks with the Maldivian Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi. During the meeting, issues of mutual defence cooperation and new initiatives to further strengthen defence and security partnerships were discussed. Mr Singh also held discussions with the Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid. Issues of ongoing bilateral defence and infrastructural development cooperation in the Maldives by India were discussed. Rajnath Singh arrived in Maldives today, on a three-day official visit. The Defence Minister of Maldives personally received Mr Singh upon arrival at the airport.
India will be handing over a Fast patrol vessel along with an assault landing craft to Maldivian Coast Guard in a formal ceremony tomorrow. Mr Singh will also call on the President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
