Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of India is scheduled to meet with Maldives Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi. The meeting will focus on enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries, including training, exercises, and defence projects to boost the capabilities of the Maldives National Defence Forces.
Minister Maumoon will be in India from January 8 to 10, visiting New Delhi, Goa, and Mumbai. The discussions will cover various aspects of bilateral defence cooperation, such as training, regular exercises, and the supply of defence equipment.
India and the Maldives share deep historical and cultural ties. The Maldives is a key part of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, which aims to ensure stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region. Both nations play crucial roles in maintaining the region's safety and security.
Recently, Maldives' Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Khaleel, visited India. His visit included high-level discussions and the signing of agreements to enhance development cooperation. A significant outcome was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on High Impact Community Development Projects, marking the third phase of cooperation between the two nations.
Rajnath Singh is the Defence Minister of India. He is responsible for the country's military and defence matters.
The Maldives is a small island country located in the Indian Ocean, known for its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters.
Defence cooperation means working together on military and defence-related activities, like training soldiers or building defence equipment.
New Delhi is the capital city of India, where many important government meetings and events take place.
India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a strategy to build strong relationships with countries that are close to India, like the Maldives.
Community development projects are efforts to improve the living conditions and facilities for people in a community, like building schools or hospitals.
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