Archive · 31 Aug 2026
India-Maldives Defence Delegation Discusses Cooperation and Regional Security
A group from India’s National Defence College visited the Maldives.
They met Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed in Male.
The two sides talked about working together on defence and keeping the region secure.
The group also spoke with military leaders and other security officials.
Its visit was meant to help India and the Maldives better understand shared concerns.
The delegation also met Indian High Commissioner G Balasubramanian.
Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam thanked India for supporting development projects.
She highlighted the Greater Male’ Connectivity Project as an important example of cooperation.
An Indian National Defence College delegation met Maldivian Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed in Male.
Discussions focused on bilateral defence cooperation and regional security.
Led by Rear Admiral Sandeep Singh Sandhu, the delegation arrived Sunday for a Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour.
The delegation consulted Maldives National Defence Force leaders, the Vice Chief of Defence Force and national security entities.
Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam praised India’s support for development projects, including the Greater Male’ Connectivity Project.
- Who
- An Indian National Defence College delegation led by Rear Admiral Sandeep Singh Sandhu met Maldivian officials, including Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed.
- What
- The delegation discussed bilateral defence cooperation, regional security and shared strategic interests.
- When
- The delegation arrived on Sunday; related meetings and consultations took place during its subsequent visit, including on Monday.
- Where
- Male, Maldives, including meetings at the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other official institutions.
- Why
- The Strategic Neighbourhood Study Tour aimed to foster mutual understanding on shared strategic and regional security perspectives and strengthen bilateral ties.
- Visiting delegation
- National Defence College delegation from India
- Delegation leader
- Rear Admiral Sandeep Singh Sandhu
- Host defence minister
- Hassan Rasheed, Maldives’ Minister of Defence and National Service
- Visit purpose
- Fostering mutual understanding on shared strategic and regional security perspectives
- Military consultations
- Vice Chief of Defence Force Brigadier General Ahmed Ghiya, Maldives National Defence Force leadership and national security entities
- Development project mentioned
- Greater Male’ Connectivity Project
- Maldives foreign minister
- Iruthisham Adam