The first meeting of the High-Level Core Group between the Maldives and India to implement ‘A Vision for Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership’, signed during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's state visit in October, took place on Wednesday.
According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the meeting was held at the Foreign Ministry building in Male'.
The Maldives delegation was led by Ambassador to India Aishath Azeema. The Core Group also includes President's Office Chief of Staff Abdulla Fayaz and senior officials of various ministries.
The Indian delegation was led by its Ambassador to the Maldives, G Balasubramanian. The Indian delegation also included military officials.
"Today’s discussions focused on a wide range of issues, including development cooperation, trade and commerce, digital financing, health cooperation, people to people linkages, defence and maritime security cooperation," the Foreign Ministry stated.
The second meeting of the High-Level Core Group will be held in India in April 2025.
