Friday, 20 June 2025
Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel has arrived in India for a three-day visit to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on a review of the India-Maldives economic and maritime security partnership. This marks Khaleel’s third visit to India in 2025, reflecting sustained high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations. The discussions will include an evaluation of the progress made under the joint vision document signed in October last year, as both sides work to deepen cooperation despite recent tensions
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel are set to review the progress of the India-Maldives comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. Khaleel, accompanied by a high-level delegation, began a three-day visit to India on Sunday evening. This marks his third visit to India in 2025.
The partnership framework, formalized through a vision document signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in October last year, aims to deepen cooperation in economic and maritime security sectors.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described Khaleel’s visit as a continuation of the “intensified high-level political exchanges” between the two countries. During his visit, Khaleel will lead the Maldives delegation at the second High Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting, which oversees the implementation of the vision document.
In addition, Khaleel will engage in bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.
