Maldives and India Foreign Ministers Confer on Bilateral Matters in Margins of NAM Summit

In the bustling corridors of the ongoing Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda , a significant diplomatic rendezvous unfolded as Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Moosa Zameer engaged with India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar.

During the sidelines of the NAM, the two dignitaries delved into a spectrum of critical discussions, emblematic of the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. A focal point of the discourse involved ongoing deliberations on the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives, a matter of strategic importance in the region.

Additionally, the dialogue touched upon the expeditious completion of ongoing development projects in the Maldives, underlining the commitment to bolster the nation’s infrastructure. Amidst these bilateral talks, the ministers explored avenues for enhanced cooperation within the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Both nations expressed a shared commitment to fortify and broaden their collaboration, highlighting the significance of continued partnership in navigating regional and global challenges.