India-Sri Lanka and the Maldives on Saturday agreed to further strengthen maritime co-operation in a high-level trilateral dialogue held after a gap of six years.

India-Sri Lanka-Maldives agree to bolster maritime co-operation

A trilateral meeting on maritime security cooperation between India, Sri Lanka & the Maldives has began. The meeting is taking place after six years.

India, Maldives, Sri Lanka hold trilateral maritime dialogue begins

A trilateral meeting on maritime security cooperation between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives began on Saturday, the Indian High Commission said. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was the chief guest at the event.

India, Maldives, Sri Lanka trilateral meet on maritime security begins

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here on Friday for a trilateral maritime dialogue among India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Sri Lanka to attend 4th trilateral maritime meet

After a gap of 6 years, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka trilateral meet will take place with a focus on maritime security co-operation in the Indian Ocean region.

India-Maldives-Sri Lanka to meet on Indian Ocean security after 6 years

The Maldives is looking for a cohesive strategy for its Indo-Pacific engagement such that it can "benefit our own development priorities", the spokesperson for the Maldives President has said.

Indo-Pacific engagement should benefit development priorities: Maldives President Spokesperson

As I lay on a hammock over the white sand that looked like icing sugar, the sommelier of Heritance Aarah Resort walked up to me and offered some of his famous signature cocktails that would go so sparklingly well with the pristine sunset view.

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Chinese forays in South Asia are increasing, from Nepal to Pakistan but if the past is to go by, a trail of debt is sure to be expected of it. The Maldives, under former President of Maldives Abdulla Yameen, saw increase role of Chinese companies and govt, something that has shown its impact.

India backs the Maldives to the hilt, as China's debt leaves a negative legacy

During his 2-day visit to the Maldives, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla extended New Delhi's support for the country's "democratic journey" and signed a number of memorandum of understanding on infrastructure projects, including on $100 million grant for Greater Malé Connectivity Project.

In Male, Foreign Secretary says India stands with Maldives's democratic journey; MOUs on infra projects signed

India has backed the candidature of Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid for the President of United Nations General Assembly for 2021-22 period. Speaking in Male, India's foreign secretary Harsh Shringla Said, "We feel that the Maldives should play a more prominent role in the UN.

India backs Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid's candidature for UNGA president

32 years ago, this week, India launched an Operation Cactus to help the Maldives as the country faced its biggest challenge - a coup launched by mercenaries. The operation forever etched in the India Maldives history of close cooperation shows how Indian Navy played a significant role, especially when it comes to security and stability of the Indian Ocean region.

Operation Cactus: How India helped the Maldives in November, 1988

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a firm stance against China on Wednesday (October 28) as he met Maldivian president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in Male.

Mike Pompeo: China brought lawlessness to Maldives

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives this month, officials of both Indian Ocean nations said on Tuesday, as Washington seeks to counter China's growing influence in the region.

Pompeo to visit Sri Lanka and Maldives as China threat looms

India's foreign secretary Harsh Shringla is expected to visit the Maldives on November 10. This will be his third visit outside the country, after visits to Bangladesh and Myanmar amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla to visit Maldives on November 10

Maldives former vice president Ahmed Adeeb has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to graft, money laundering and abuse of power. Adeeb was a close ally of ex-president Abdulla Yameen until Adeeb was jailed for allegedly trying to assassinate the strongman former ruler with a bomb on board his yacht in 2015.

Maldives former vice president gets 20 years for graft

India-Maldives ties have seen a comeback with New Delhi reaching out to the Indian Ocean island country and the latter in turn reaffirming India first policy. But jog back to two years, and the situation was of major concern.

Long shadow of China recede over Maldives as Yameen's legacy becomes distant past

Pakistan's bid to host the 19th SAARC heads of government summit has failed yet again as it failed to achieve consensus for it in the south Asian region. Maldives at the SAARC informal foreign ministers meet on Thursday clearly told Pakistan that amidst the COVID crisis, it is not "appropriate time to discuss the summit".

Not appropriate time for SAARC summit in Pakistan: Maldives

India has extended the loan of $250 Million to the island nation Maldives to help it deal with the COVID-19 impact. The loan has been extended on favourable terms.

India extends $250 Million soft loan to the island nation Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday India and Maldives as close friends and neighbours will continue to support each other in their fight against the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

India, Maldives will support each other in fight against health, economic impact of COVID-19: PM Modi

Former Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom said Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus as the island nation battles an increase in new cases. Gayoom, who held power for three decades, was checked after he developed a fever, a former aide close to the family told AFP.

Maldives ex-President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom tests positive for coronavirus

Even as India Maldives Air travel bubble gets into place, the Maldives expects more Indian tourist to visit the Indian Ocean island country. The travel bubble was announced by the External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar during a virtual meeting with Maldives FM Abdulla Shahid earlier this month.

Maldives eyes Indian tourists as India-Maldives air travel bubble comes into place

Several new seaside cafes bearing the names of dream travel destinations are the newest entertainment venues serving thousands of Palestinians living in the blockaded Gaza strip.

'Dream destination' cafes offer taste of paradise in blockaded Gaza Strip

India has announced $250 million dollar support to Maldives through a soft loan arrangement. It was announced by India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.

India announces $250 million support for Maldives

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