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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri was questioned on Friday whether the issue of China was raised in the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohammad Mujju? In response to this, he said that Maldives has expressed his commitment to cooperation with India, describing the issues related to security as important.
Maldives’ security is necessary to cooperate with India
Vikram Misri said that President Mujju clarified that Maldives takes security related matters seriously and cooperation on it will continue between the two countries. He informed that there is constant communication and contact between the security agencies of India and Maldives.
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Discussion on trade, defense and maritime security
Prime Minister Modi held extensive conversations with Mujju during a two -day visit to Maldives. The two leaders insisted on further deepening the partnership in important areas like trade, defense and maritime security.
India-Maldives will continue to work on shared security interests
Vikram Egyptian said that India will continue to work with Maldives on all the subjects that can affect regional security. There is a constant and higher dialogue between security agencies.
40% relief in loan payment
Vikram Egyptian informed that under the important agreement reached after the meeting, the debt that Maldives has to pay for India every year will decrease by 40 percent.
“Our relations are older than history” – PM Modi
PM Modi said in the press briefing that the relations between India and Maldives are as deep as the sea and older than history. He said, “Friendship always comes to us first.” He also said that the friendship between India and Maldives will remain bright and clear in every situation.
Line of credit and trade agreement of ₹ 4,850 crore
India announced financial assistance of ₹ 4,850 crore to Maldives. Apart from this, it has been agreed to finalize the free trade agreement between the two countries soon.