Defense Minister as well as Acting Home Minister Ameen Faisal, as part of his ongoing visit to India, has called on his Indian counterpart A.K Antony. The call was made yesterday.
During the call, discussions were focused on enhancing and strengthening bilateral relations between both countries and on increasing training opportunities for Maldives Defense Force.
After the call on Indian Defense Minister, Ameen Faisal also paid a courtesy call on Indian Army Chief of Staff and Indian Navy Chief of Staff.
Maldives Defense Minister Ameen Faisal on the 2 of this month called upon the Indian Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidhanbaram. In the meeting, they discussed about ways of further strengthening the relations between the two countries and various other security issues. In addition, they discussed developing the Police Services of Maldives by providing opportunities for additional training in that field.
Discussions were also held on facilitating exchange of criminals of the two countries. Maldives Commissioner of Police Ahmed Faseeh also participated in this meeting.
Ameen Faisal’s maiden official visit abroad since his appointment as the Minister of Defense and Security is at the invitation of Indian Defense Minister A.K Antony. Senior members of Maldives Police Services and MNDF accompanied the minister.
India and Maldives has enjoyed strong military ties. Indian armed forces foiled an attempt by Tamil terrorists in 1988 to overthrow the government.
Recently, Indian armed forces have helped Maldives to enhance and build its capabilities as a partner in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). India had also gifted a Fast Attack Craft to Maldives Defense Forces. Indian navy also provides technical assistance for the upkeep and the maintenance of its vessels.
During the call, discussions were focused on enhancing and strengthening bilateral relations between both countries and on increasing training opportunities for Maldives Defense Force.
After the call on Indian Defense Minister, Ameen Faisal also paid a courtesy call on Indian Army Chief of Staff and Indian Navy Chief of Staff.
Maldives Defense Minister Ameen Faisal on the 2 of this month called upon the Indian Minister of Home Affairs P. Chidhanbaram. In the meeting, they discussed about ways of further strengthening the relations between the two countries and various other security issues. In addition, they discussed developing the Police Services of Maldives by providing opportunities for additional training in that field.
Discussions were also held on facilitating exchange of criminals of the two countries. Maldives Commissioner of Police Ahmed Faseeh also participated in this meeting.
Ameen Faisal’s maiden official visit abroad since his appointment as the Minister of Defense and Security is at the invitation of Indian Defense Minister A.K Antony. Senior members of Maldives Police Services and MNDF accompanied the minister.
India and Maldives has enjoyed strong military ties. Indian armed forces foiled an attempt by Tamil terrorists in 1988 to overthrow the government.
Recently, Indian armed forces have helped Maldives to enhance and build its capabilities as a partner in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). India had also gifted a Fast Attack Craft to Maldives Defense Forces. Indian navy also provides technical assistance for the upkeep and the maintenance of its vessels.
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