11 January 2016, Ref: 11/2016

Indian Foreign Secretary His Excellency Dr. S. Jaishankar called on Her Excellency Ms. Dunya Maumoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives today afternoon.

During the call held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Dunya welcomed the Special Envoy to the Maldives and reflected on ongoing cooperation between the two countries. Bilateral cooperation between the two counties has further enhanced since the last meeting of the Maldives-India Joint Commission that was held in Maldives in October 2015, enhancing initiatives for investment, trade and economic cooperation.

Minister Dunya also expressed condolence to the Government of India and those affected by the terrorist attack on the Indian Air Force Base in Pathankot, Punjab on 2 January 2016. The Government of Maldives strongly condemned the attack and expressed solidarity on all efforts to counter terrorism.

Foreign Secretary, H. E. Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed and Joint Secretary, Ms. Farzana Zahir, also participated in the meeting.

ENDS

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