Defence Minister Rajnath Singh left for Maldives on 1st May 2023. During his three days official visit, Mr. Singh will hold bilateral talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Ahmed Didi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid. The Minister will also call on Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
According to the Defence Ministry, the entire gamut of bilateral defence relations will be reviewed during the deliberations. In tune with India’s commitment to capacity building of friendly countries, the Defence Minister will gift one Fast Patrol Vessel Ship and a Landing Craft to the Maldives National Defence Forces. During his stay, Mr. Singh will also visit the ongoing project sites and interact with the Indian diaspora.
