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Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 23:05 IST
Misri stated that President Muizzu had reaffirmed the Maldives’ focus on matters of national security and highlighted ongoing collaboration
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. (Credits: X/@IASassociation)
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday stressed on the shared security priorities between India and the Maldives when asked about if China featured in the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
Misri, while addressing a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on Prime Minister’s visit to Maldives, stated that President Muizzu had reaffirmed the Maldives’ focus on matters of national security and highlighted ongoing collaboration.
“The President expressed his commitment to the importance that the Maldives attaches to security-related issues and the commitment of both sides to continue working together," Misri said.
VIDEO | Maldives: When asked if China featured in the Modi-Muizzu talks, MEA Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, “The President expressed his commitment to the importance that the Maldives attaches to security-related issues and the commitment of both sides to continue working… pic.twitter.com/y9PP2PElif— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 25, 2025
“I think there is quite a high frequency of contact between the security authorities of the two countries and engagement at various levels," he said. “This remains an important issue."
Foreign Secretary also clarified that the two countries continue to work closely on any matters affecting shared security interests in the region. “We continue to work with the Maldives on any issue that might impinge upon shared security interests in the region," Misri added.
The remarks came after a round of wide-ranging discussions in Male, where India and the Maldives focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, climate, and infrastructure. Security cooperation and mutual understanding of strategic concerns remain central to the bilateral agenda.
The bilateral meeting also saw the inauguration of key projects and signing of numerous agreements, including financial credit lines, trade frameworks, defence support, and environmental collaboration.
Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to the Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu.
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