Maldives' security, stability in India's interest: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Monday. Photo: V. Sudershan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the security and stability of the Maldives are in the interest of India. “The Maldives is among India’s closest partners,” Mr. Modi said.

Mr. Modi held bilateral delegation-level talks with visiting Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom over a working lunch.

From our Correspondent Kallol Bhattacherjee:

Maldives 1 of closest neighbours of India >@narendramodi>@the_hindu>@suhasinih

— Kallol Bhattacherjee (@janusmyth)

>April 11, 2016

India aware of Maldives defence requirements. India committed to Maldives defence: >@suhasinih>@the_hindu

— Kallol Bhattacherjee (@janusmyth) >April 11, 2016

India to build police academy in Maldives...says >@narendramodi . >@suhasinih>@the_hindu

— Kallol Bhattacherjee (@janusmyth) >April 11, 2016

India Maldives firm up South Asia satellite agreement minus Pakistan >@the_hindu>@suhasinih>@josyjosephkj

— Kallol Bhattacherjee (@janusmyth) >April 11, 2016

Maldives condoles loss of lives in Kerala temple fire: >@presidencymv

— Kallol Bhattacherjee (@janusmyth) >April 11, 2016

Thank you India for protecting Maldives in Commonwealth ministerial act group: President Yameen >@suhasinih>@the_hindu

— Kallol Bhattacherjee (@janusmyth) >April 11, 2016