India-Maldives

Recent Developments

President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih visited India from 1-4 August, 2022.

  • During the visit, the virtual “pouring of the first concrete” ceremony of the USD 500 million Greater Male Connectivity Project was held. It is being built under grant and concessional loan support from India.

Background

  • Both nations established diplomatic relations after the independence of Maldives from British rule in 1966. India was one of the first nations to recognise Maldives' independence.
  • In December 1976, India and the Maldives signed a maritime boundary treaty to agree on maritime boundaries.
  • Treaty explicitly places Minicoy on the Indian side of ....
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