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Maldives Defence Minister in India to strengthen military ties
New Delhi, Feb 03: To further strengthen relationships between India and Maldives, Maldivian Defence and National Security Minister Ameen Faisal on Tuesday reached New Delhi to hold talks on military ties.
During the visit, Faisal is expected to hold discussions with the top political and military leadership of the country to facilitate policies of the new government in Maldives and strengthen military ties between the two countries, Defence Ministry officials said.
Faisal is expected to meet Defence Minister A K Antony, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister P Chidambaram and National Security Advisor M K Narayanan along with the three services chiefs.
He is accompanied by senior Maldivian National Defence and Police officers.
India has shared very strong military ties with Maldives. Indian armed forces thwarted an attempt by Tamil terrorists in 1987-88 to capture Maldives.
Recently, Indian armed forces have helped Maldives to enhance and build its capabilities as a partner in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).
Indian Navy helps it to carry out surveillance near its maritime boundaries and survey its areas. India had also gifted a Fast Attack Craft 'Tilanchang' to Maldivian maritime forces. Indian navy also provides technical assistance for the upkeep and the maintenance of its vessels.
http://www.zeenews.com/southasia/2009-02-03/504355news.html
New Delhi, Feb 03: To further strengthen relationships between India and Maldives, Maldivian Defence and National Security Minister Ameen Faisal on Tuesday reached New Delhi to hold talks on military ties.
During the visit, Faisal is expected to hold discussions with the top political and military leadership of the country to facilitate policies of the new government in Maldives and strengthen military ties between the two countries, Defence Ministry officials said.
Faisal is expected to meet Defence Minister A K Antony, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister P Chidambaram and National Security Advisor M K Narayanan along with the three services chiefs.
He is accompanied by senior Maldivian National Defence and Police officers.
India has shared very strong military ties with Maldives. Indian armed forces thwarted an attempt by Tamil terrorists in 1987-88 to capture Maldives.
Recently, Indian armed forces have helped Maldives to enhance and build its capabilities as a partner in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).
Indian Navy helps it to carry out surveillance near its maritime boundaries and survey its areas. India had also gifted a Fast Attack Craft 'Tilanchang' to Maldivian maritime forces. Indian navy also provides technical assistance for the upkeep and the maintenance of its vessels.
http://www.zeenews.com/southasia/2009-02-03/504355news.html