Tag: Maldives

India extends USD 50 million budgetary support to Maldives for another year

This is the second rollover granted by the Indian government this year, following the first rollover of a USD 50 million Treasury Bill in May.

September 20, 2024

“We are in touch with affected Indian nationals”: Indian High Commission on Male fire incident

The Indian High Commission expressed gratitude to Maldivian authorities for their rescue and relief efforts.

September 10, 2024

Maldives: President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling PNC secures supermajority in parliamentary elections

Notably, ties between India and the Maldives had become strained since Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu assumed office.

April 22, 2024

Committed to neighbourhood first, SAGAR policies: EAM Jaishankar after Maldives minister thanks India for essential exports

In a post on X, the Indian High Commission in the Maldives on Thursday stated that the quotas for each of these items have been revised upwards.

April 6, 2024

“Signifies longstanding friendship”: Maldives Foreign Minister thanks India for allowing export of essential commodities to island nation

The High Commission of India in the Maldives posted on Thursday on X, stating that the quotas for each of these items have been revised upwards.

April 6, 2024

Maldivian MP Mickail Naseem urges Parliament to summon foreign minister for inaction on derogatory remarks on PM Modi

The Parliamentarian has also formally requested the parliamentary committee to summon the implicated officials for questioning.

January 9, 2024

“India has been our 911 call”, Former Maldives Defence Minister says remarks against PM Modi show “short-sightedness” of govt

She further expressed disappointment over disparaging remarks, highlighting India as the "911 call" for the Maldives, always coming to their rescue in times of need.

January 9, 2024

Indian High Commissioner meets Maldivian official in Male, amid row over remarks on PM Modi

Earlier in the day, Maldives Envoy to India, Ibrahim Shaheeb was seen leaving the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi's South Block. Shaheeb was seen arriving at the MEA office building and leaving a short while later.

January 8, 2024