India,Maldives agree to enhance defence ties

Seeking better cooperation on security issues,India and Maldives agreed to enhance their defence cooperation during the defence minister-level talks between the two countries.

At a meeting between Defence Minister A K Antony and his Maldivian counterpart Colonel Mohamed Nazim,the Indian side conveyed that New Delhi stands committed to enhance the ongoing defence and security partnership with Maldives. Both sides agreed that there is a need for India and Maldives to continue to work together to tackle security concerns in the interests of peace and stability in the region, said the Defence Ministry statement.

The two ministers reviewed the ongoing exchanges in training,exercises and infrastructure strengthening.