The third round of the India–Maldives Consular Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 18 December 2025, bringing officials from both countries together to review cooperation on consular and visa-related matters.
The Maldivian delegation was led by High Commissioner of the Maldives to India, Aishath Azeema, while the Indian side was headed by Dr. Binoy George, Joint Secretary at India’s Ministry of External Affairs. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology were also part of the Maldivian delegation.
The Consular Dialogue mechanism was established in 2017 to provide a structured platform for engagement on consular affairs, visa issues, and matters related to mutual legal assistance. The previous round of the Dialogue took place in Malé in 2018.
During the discussions, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to promoting people-to-people exchanges and strengthening cooperation in consular affairs. The delegations held wide-ranging discussions on improving coordination on consular matters and facilitating visa processes.
The importance of maintaining regular engagement through the Consular Dialogue framework was also emphasised, with both sides noting its role in supporting broader bilateral relations between the Maldives and India.
