Yameen's visit to India

Amid China’s growing profile, Maldives ink defence pact with India

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Amid China’s increasing forays in the Indian Ocean, India and the Maldives, the island nation known for its picturesque beaches, have bolstered their strategic ties by signing a defence cooperation pact and five other agreements.

Yameen’s visit to reinvigorate India-Maldives ties

April 11, 2016April 11, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Amid the political volatility in the Indian Ocean island nation, Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s visit to India will aim at rejuvenating bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between the two countries, particularly in trade, investment, maritime security and counter-terrorism.