India has extended more than $4 million in defense assistance to the Maldives during a bilateral meeting between Maldivian Minister of Defence Ghassan Maumoon and Indian Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh.
The Indian Defense Wing issued a statement confirming that the aid was provided at the request of the Maldivian government. However, the statement did not disclose specific details regarding the assistance. According to reports from *WION*, the aid package includes vehicles and various equipment for the Maldivian defense sector.
During the meeting, Minister Ghassan and Minister Singh discussed avenues to further strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations. The visit marks Minister Ghassan’s first official trip to India since assuming office. His visit follows that of Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, who recently traveled to India for diplomatic talks.
The Indian Defense Wing issued a statement confirming that the aid was provided at the request of the Maldivian government. However, the statement did not disclose specific details regarding the assistance. According to reports from *WION*, the aid package includes vehicles and various equipment for the Maldivian defense sector.
During the meeting, Minister Ghassan and Minister Singh discussed avenues to further strengthen defense cooperation between the two nations. The visit marks Minister Ghassan’s first official trip to India since assuming office. His visit follows that of Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, who recently traveled to India for diplomatic talks.
