The High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, His Excellency G. Balasubramaniam, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, earlier today. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused on strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two neighbouring nations.
During the meeting, Minister Dr. Khaleel extended his congratulations to High Commissioner Balasubramaniam on presenting his credentials to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Both dignitaries discussed ways to sustain and enhance the positive momentum in Maldives-India relations, exploring new avenues for collaboration across various sectors.
Dr. Khaleel highlighted the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, expressing heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Maldivian people and government for India’s consistent and steadfast support. Over the years, India has played a pivotal role in assisting the Maldives with development initiatives, infrastructure projects, and other critical areas.
In response, High Commissioner Balasubramaniam expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and conveyed his eagerness to work closely with Maldivian officials. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening the existing ties and fostering mutual growth between the two countries.
The meeting serves as a testament to the robust and dynamic relationship shared by the Maldives and India, underpinned by shared values, cultural ties, and a commitment to regional stability and development.
