Rajnath Singh and Maldives Defence Minister Maumoon hold talks in New Delhi
India handed over defence equipment and stores to the Maldives on Male's request.
Summary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on 8 January 2025. Rajnath Singh and Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon reaffirmed their commitment to the joint vision of an India–Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership. India reaffirmed its readiness to support Maldivian defence capability, including defence platforms and assets, in line with the 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region). The visiting minister, on his first official visit to India, appreciated India's role as the 'First Responder' for the Maldives, and India handed over defence equipment and stores at the request of the Maldivian government.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 8 January 2025, New Delhi
- Leaders
- Rajnath Singh and Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon
- Framework
- India–Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership
- Policy anchors
- Neighbourhood First; SAGAR – Security And Growth for All in the Region
- Outcome
- India handed over defence equipment and stores
- Visit
- Maumoon's first official visit to India
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who was the Maldives Defence Minister who held talks with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon
PIB (Defence): Rajnath Singh held talks with Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, on his first official visit to India.
In the vision of SAGAR cited during India–Maldives defence talks, what does SAGAR stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Security And Growth for All in the Region
PIB (Defence): SAGAR is Security And Growth for All in the Region, cited alongside the 'Neighbourhood First' policy.
During the 8 January 2025 talks, both sides reaffirmed commitment to which India–Maldives framework?
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership
PIB (Defence): both sides reasserted commitment to the joint vision for India–Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.