![India-assisted Greater Male Connectivity Project making ‘steady progress’](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240530-wsfl20240530105as.jpg)
India-assisted Greater Male Connectivity Project making ‘steady progress’
The project will stimulate economic growth and improve ease of living in Maldives, says Indian High Commission
India News Network | 2024-05-30
![Top officials review Indian grant-funded High Impact Community Development Projects in Maldives](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240527-wsfl20240527091as.jpg)
Top officials review Indian grant-funded High Impact Community Development Projects in Maldives
India is supporting the implementation of 65 community development projects worth MVR 360 million in the Maldives.
India News Network | 2024-05-27
![India provides USD 50 million in budgetary support to Maldives for another year](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240514-wsfl20240514101as.jpg)
India provides USD 50 million in budgetary support to Maldives for another year
Maldives had made a special request to secure budgetary support from India
India News Network | 2024-05-14
![Our cooperation has enhanced security and well-being of Maldives: EAM S Jaishankar](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240509-wsfl20240509151as.jpg)
Our cooperation has enhanced security and well-being of Maldives: EAM S Jaishankar
Development of India-Maldives ties based on mutual interests & reciprocal sensitivity, says EAM Jaishankar
India News Network | 2024-05-09
![Maldives Foreign Minister to visit India for bilateral talks on May 9](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240507-wsfl20240507151as.jpg)
Maldives Foreign Minister to visit India for bilateral talks on May 9
The visit is expected to lend further momentum to the bilateral cooperation between the two countries, says MEA
India News Network | 2024-05-07
![India and Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202405/20240502-wsfl20240502141as.jpg)
India and Maldives hold talks to enhance trade cooperation
In April, India facilitated the export of several essential commodities to the Maldives for the fiscal year 2024-25
India News Network | 2024-05-02
![Strengthening governance and public policy: NCGG's capacity building programme for Maldivian civil servants](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202402/20240207-wsfl20240207081as.jpg)
Strengthening governance and public policy: NCGG's capacity building programme for Maldivian civil servants
NCGG achieves the milestone of training 1000 civil servants of Maldives since 2019
India News Network | 2024-02-07
![Muizzu factor: India-Maldives ties in choppy waters](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202402/20240206-wsfl20240206161as.jpg)
Muizzu factor: India-Maldives ties in choppy waters
Maldivian President Muizzu once again spoke against India in his maiden speech in the archipelagic country’s parliament on February 5
Ashok Sajjanhar | 2024-02-06
![New Delhi-Male row: Will Maldivian tourism suffer a blow?](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202401/20240109-wsfl20240109131as.jpg)
New Delhi-Male row: Will Maldivian tourism suffer a blow?
Tour operators say they are cancelling new bookings for Maldives
Maj Gen (Retd) Harsha Kakar | 2024-01-09
![COP28: India, Maldives discuss HADR platforms, agree to set up core group](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2023/202312/20231203-wsfl20231203171as.jpg)
COP28: India, Maldives discuss HADR platforms, agree to set up core group
The Maldivian side has acknowledged the utility of HADR platforms, sources said.
India News Network | 2023-12-03
![India & Maldives to discuss workable solutions for using aircraft for medical evacuation, countering drug trafficking](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2023/202311/20231119-wsfl20231119111as.jpg)
India & Maldives to discuss workable solutions for using aircraft for medical evacuation, countering drug trafficking
President Muizzu acknowledges contribution of Indian helicopters and aircraft for medical evacuation of Maldivian citizens
India News Network | 2023-11-19
![Union Minister Rijiju to represent India at Maldives President's oath-taking ceremony](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2023/202311/20231115-wsfl20231115151as.jpg)
Union Minister Rijiju to represent India at Maldives President's oath-taking ceremony
The Maldives has long been a focal point in India’s foreign policy
India News Network | 2023-11-15
![India looks forward to engaging with new Maldives government on all issues: MEA](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2023/202310/20231006-wsfl20231006131as.jpg)
India looks forward to engaging with new Maldives government on all issues: MEA
India reaffirms commitment to strengthen the time-tested bilateral relationship
India News Network | 2023-10-06
![India assists neighbouring countries in improving governance. Here’s how](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202308/20230807-wsfl20230807091as.jpg)
India assists neighbouring countries in improving governance. Here’s how
The National Centre for Good Governance conducts training programmes for civil servants from friendly countries
India News Network | 2023-08-07
![India & Maldives condemn terrorism, call for international cooperation to combat it in a sustained manner](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230725-wsfl20230725111as.jpg)
India & Maldives condemn terrorism, call for international cooperation to combat it in a sustained manner
They underlined the need to ensure that no territory under a country's control is used for terrorist attacks on others
India News Network | 2023-07-25
![EAM S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister Shahid review India-Maldives development partnership](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230711-wsfl20230711101as.jpg)
EAM S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister Shahid review India-Maldives development partnership
Foreign Minister Shahid’s visit is expected to lend further momentum to bilateral cooperation
India News Network | 2023-07-11
![Bonds of friendship: Maldives Foreign Minister's India visit to strengthen bilateral ties](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230710-wsfl20230710121as.jpg)
Bonds of friendship: Maldives Foreign Minister's India visit to strengthen bilateral ties
Maldives is India’s key maritime neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region
India News Network | 2023-07-10
![Exercise Ekatha 2023 strengthens Maldives-India partnership for greater maritime security](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202307/20230704-wsfl20230704131as.jpg)
Exercise Ekatha 2023 strengthens Maldives-India partnership for greater maritime security
The exercise focused on fostering greater security for the Maldives
India News Network | 2023-07-04
![India, Maldives sign 10 MoUs for high impact projects, development assistance gets a major lift](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202306/20230604-wsfl20230604141as.jpg)
India, Maldives sign 10 MoUs for high impact projects, development assistance gets a major lift
“We are happy to see several projects taking off, getting delivered on the ground and benefiting people and community,” V Muraleedharan
India News Network | 2023-06-04
![On Maldives visit, MoS Muraleedharan to launch key India-funded development projects](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202306/20230602-wsfl20230602101as.jpg)
On Maldives visit, MoS Muraleedharan to launch key India-funded development projects
The projects include Gan International Airport in Addu City
India News Network | 2023-06-02
![Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discusses defence trade, joint exercises during Maldives visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202305/20230503-wsfl20230503081as.jpg)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discusses defence trade, joint exercises during Maldives visit
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the partnership between their countries
India News Network | 2023-05-03
![Rajnath Singh hands over fast patrol vessel and landing craft assault ship to Maldives](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202305/20230502-wsfl20230502131as.jpg)
Rajnath Singh hands over fast patrol vessel and landing craft assault ship to Maldives
Rajnath Singh reiterated that the Maldives is India's priority in the neighborhood
India News Network | 2023-05-02
![Defence Ministers of India and Maldives discuss ways to further boost defence partnership](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202305/20230501-wsfl20230501141as.jpg)
Defence Ministers of India and Maldives discuss ways to further boost defence partnership
Defence Minister Singh will gift one Fast Patrol Vessel ship and a Landing Craft to Maldives
India News Network | 2023-05-01
![Consolidation of defence & security partnership on the agenda as Defence Minister Singh visits Maldives from May 1](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202304/20230430-wsfl20230430091as.jpg)
Consolidation of defence & security partnership on the agenda as Defence Minister Singh visits Maldives from May 1
India views the Maldives as an important strategic partner in the Indian Ocean Region
India News Network | 2023-04-30
![India and Maldives review defence cooperation, agree to increase complexity of bilateral exercises](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/2023/202303/20230320-wsfl20230320081as.jpg)
India and Maldives review defence cooperation, agree to increase complexity of bilateral exercises
The 4th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue was held in Male on March 19, 2023
India News Network | 2023-03-20
![ASEAN is cornerstone of India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726142as.jpg)
ASEAN is cornerstone of India’s Act East policy: Jaishankar
India attaches very high importance to the ASEAN as it has also emerged as the cornerstone of its engagement in the Indo-Pacific region
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with his counterparts on sidelines of ASEAN Ministerials](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726091as.jpg)
EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with his counterparts on sidelines of ASEAN Ministerials
EAM Jaishankar's visit coincides with the 10th anniversary of India’s Act East Policy
India News Network | 2024-07-26
!['India’s ties with Russia based on freedom of choice': MEA on US comments after PM Modi’s Moscow visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726121as.jpg)
'India’s ties with Russia based on freedom of choice': MEA on US comments after PM Modi’s Moscow visit
The relationship between India and Russia is large and long-standing, says MEA
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![Over 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh: MEA](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240726-wsfl20240726141as.jpg)
Over 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh: MEA
Received excellent cooperation from the Bangladesh government, says MEA Spokesperson
India News Network | 2024-07-26
![Must ensure full respect for the LAC and past agreements, EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726051as.jpg)
Must ensure full respect for the LAC and past agreements, EAM Jaishankar tells Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Immediate issues should be approached with a sense of purpose and urgency, says EAM Jaishankar
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![What the India-UK Technology Security Initiative is all about](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240725091as.jpg)
What the India-UK Technology Security Initiative is all about
The initiative will be coordinated by the National Security Advisors of both countries
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![Prime Minister Modi to visit Kargil on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726131as.jpg)
Prime Minister Modi to visit Kargil on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
In addition to his visit to the Kargil War Memorial, Prime Minister Modi will also highlight the Shinkun La Tunnel Project
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![India-UK strategic partnership set to get a boost with Foreign Secretary Lammy’s New Delhi visit](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240725-wsfl20240726052as.jpg)
India-UK strategic partnership set to get a boost with Foreign Secretary Lammy’s New Delhi visit
Prime Minister Modi welcomes desire to conclude a mutually beneficial India-UK Free Trade Agreement
India News Network | 2024-07-25
![EAM Jaishankar to visit Lao PDR to attend Foreign Ministers' Meetings](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724092as.jpg)
EAM Jaishankar to visit Lao PDR to attend Foreign Ministers' Meetings
This year marks a decade of India's Act East Policy
India News Network | 2024-07-24
![India and Kuwait eye closer cooperation in trade & investment, technology](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724151as.jpg)
India and Kuwait eye closer cooperation in trade & investment, technology
Both sides have also discussed deepening their energy cooperation
India News Network | 2024-07-24
![As India hosts 46th Session of World Heritage Committee, focus on inclusion of Assam's Moidans in UNESCO list](https://cdn.optcms.com/www.indianewsnetwork.com/assets/2024/202407/20240724-wsfl20240724091as.jpg)
As India hosts 46th Session of World Heritage Committee, focus on inclusion of Assam's Moidans in UNESCO list
Moidan are being examined under the category of Cultural Property
India News Network | 2024-07-24