In a reaffirmation of its dedication to fostering strong regional ties, India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, extended a cordial welcome to Maldives' Foreign Minister, Moosa Zameer. The message conveyed through a post on the social media platform X, underscored India's steadfast commitment to its "Neighbourhood First" and "SAGAR" (Security and Growth for All in the Region) policies.
Dr. Jaishankar's statement, directed at Minister Zameer, emphasized India's unwavering focus on strengthening relations with neighboring countries. It symbolized India's proactive approach towards enhancing cooperation, fostering economic development, and ensuring regional stability through meaningful engagement with its neighbors.
He was responding to Zameer's post on appreciating the External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and the Government of India for renewing the quota allowing Maldives to import essential commodities from India for the years 2024 and 2025.
The agreement to renew the quota for essential commodities underscores the mutually beneficial relationship between Maldives and India, reflecting their shared interests and cooperation in various sectors. This move is expected to further solidify economic ties and contribute to the prosperity of both nations.
The "Neighbourhood First" policy, central to India's foreign policy framework, prioritizes bolstering ties with neighboring nations, aiming to promote cooperation and shared prosperity. Concurrently, the "SAGAR" initiative, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to enhance maritime cooperation, security, and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean region.
As India continues to engage with its neighbors, initiatives like "Neighbourhood First" and "SAGAR" remain integral to its approach to addressing common challenges and pursuing collective goals for regional prosperity and security. Dr. Jaishankar's welcoming message underscores the importance of sustained cooperation and partnership in advancing shared interests for the benefit of the region as a whole.
Dr. Jaishankar's statement, directed at Minister Zameer, emphasized India's unwavering focus on strengthening relations with neighboring countries. It symbolized India's proactive approach towards enhancing cooperation, fostering economic development, and ensuring regional stability through meaningful engagement with its neighbors.
He was responding to Zameer's post on appreciating the External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and the Government of India for renewing the quota allowing Maldives to import essential commodities from India for the years 2024 and 2025.
The agreement to renew the quota for essential commodities underscores the mutually beneficial relationship between Maldives and India, reflecting their shared interests and cooperation in various sectors. This move is expected to further solidify economic ties and contribute to the prosperity of both nations.
You are welcome, FM @MoosaZameer.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) April 6, 2024
India stands firmly committed to its Neighbourhood First and SAGAR policies. https://t.co/mKYOYu2aM9
The "Neighbourhood First" policy, central to India's foreign policy framework, prioritizes bolstering ties with neighboring nations, aiming to promote cooperation and shared prosperity. Concurrently, the "SAGAR" initiative, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to enhance maritime cooperation, security, and sustainable development in the Indian Ocean region.
As India continues to engage with its neighbors, initiatives like "Neighbourhood First" and "SAGAR" remain integral to its approach to addressing common challenges and pursuing collective goals for regional prosperity and security. Dr. Jaishankar's welcoming message underscores the importance of sustained cooperation and partnership in advancing shared interests for the benefit of the region as a whole.
