Meet one of the leaders who is redefining ties between India and Maldives. Maldivian defence minister Mariya Ahmed Didi speaks to WION exclusively.

India-Maldives partnership: WION speaks to Maldivian defence minister Mariya Didi

'Would like to thank India for being our greatest development partner,' Maldivian defence minister tells WION

What are the biggest challenges in the 21st century? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay discusses with: Dr Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, Former President, Latvia Mariya Didi, Defence Minister, Maldives Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former Prime Minister, Sri Lanka David Steward, Former South African Ambassador to the UN

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Maldivian Defence Minister said on WION Global Summit 2020 on importance of democracy. Mariya Didi said, 'Democracy offers a system that is transparent and accountable. Although there is an erosion in democratic norms across the world, I think there is hope.'

Maldivian Defence Minister on importance of democracy

Maldives has requested India for another vessel, Maldives defence minister Mariya Didi told WION. In December, India had gifted a patrol vessel Kaamiyab to the Maldives National Defence Forces. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Mariya Didi, also lauded the role of New Delhi in evacuating its citizens from Wuhan in the aftermath of coronavirus outbreak in China.

As defence ties grow, Maldives requests another vessel from India

India's coastal surveillance radar system crucial for us, says Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Didi

India-Maldives security cooperation keeps us safe: Maldivian defence minister to WION

Maldives won't return helicopters India had gifted, says new Defence Minister 

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