India signed a USD 50 million defence Line of Credit agreement with Maldives on Sunday to facilitate capability building in the maritime domain.
Reaffirming India’s ties with the island nation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India will always be a reliable security partner for the Maldives.
Jaishnakar, who is here on a two-day visit, held discussions with Maldivian Defence Minister Mariya Didi.
"Cordial meeting with Defence Minister @MariyaDidi . Useful exchange on our defence cooperation. India will always be a reliable security partner for the Maldives," he tweeted.
"Glad to sign with Defence Minister @MariyaDidi the UTF Harbour Project agreement. Will strengthen Maldivian Coast Guard capability and facilitate regional HADR efforts. Partners in development, partners in security," he said.
(With PTI inputs.)
