Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, Maldives Defence Minister discuss ways to bolster defence cooperation
The Hindu
Vinay Kwatra, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives, held talks with Defence Minister Mariya Didi on the last day of his visit to the strategically-located archipelagic state located in the Indian Ocean.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on October 3 met Maldivian Defence Minister Mariya Didi in Male during which they discussed ways to further boost defence cooperation between the two friendly countries.
Mr. Kwatra, who is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives, held talks with the Defence Minister on the last day of his visit to the strategically-located archipelagic state located in the Indian Ocean. Their “discussions focussed on further boosting Maldives India defence cooperation,” the Maldives’ Defence Ministry tweeted.
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It said the Minister thanked India for the unwavering support and assistance to enhance capabilities of the Maldives National Defence Force and the defence sector.
At a special ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence, Foreign Secretary Kwatra handed over vehicles acquired under India's grant aid to the Maldives National Defence Force.
The "Minister thanked the Govt & people of India for the unconditional, generous support to their neighbour the Maldives ‘at all times’,” the Ministry said in another tweet.
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