"Will continue to be steadfast supporter of Maldives' progress": EAM Jaishankar
India and Maldives Strengthen Ties
EAM S Jaishankar Meets FM Abdulla Khaleel
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's support for the Maldives' progress, aligning with India's Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR vision. During a meeting with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, agreements were signed for the next phase of High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDP) to boost Maldives' growth and strengthen bilateral ties.
Jaishankar highlighted discussions on development cooperation, economic and security ties, and fintech and people-to-people connections. He emphasized India's commitment to the Maldives' prosperity.
The Neighbourhood First policy focuses on enhancing connectivity and trade with neighboring countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The SAGAR vision aims for a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
Maldives FM Abdulla Khaleel expressed gratitude for India's unwavering support and commitment to strengthening the partnership. He arrived in Delhi for a three-day official visit, marking his first official visit to India.
In the previous HICDP phase, Jaishankar inaugurated projects in street lighting, mental health, children's speech therapy, and special education. An MoU was also signed for a digital payment system in the Maldives, reflecting growing bilateral relations.
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EAM
EAM stands for External Affairs Minister. In India, this is the person responsible for managing the country's relationships with other countries.
FM
FM stands for Foreign Minister. This is the person in a country who handles international relations and foreign affairs.
High Impact Community Development Projects
These are projects that aim to improve the lives of people in a community by focusing on important areas like economy, security, and social connections.
Neighbourhood First policy
This is a policy by India to give priority to its neighboring countries in South Asia for better cooperation and development.
SAGAR vision
SAGAR stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region. It is India's vision to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.
MoU
MoU stands for Memorandum of Understanding. It is an agreement between two or more parties, often used to outline the terms of a partnership or project.
digital payment system
A digital payment system allows people to pay for things using electronic methods, like using a phone app or a card, instead of cash.
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