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17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off in Maldi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, the Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), the Indian Coast Guard said on Satur
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India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes in Thiruvanantha
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India and Maldives concluded the two-week Exercise EKUVERIN in Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on counter-insurgency and counter-terror operations, with both forces validating training objectives and reaffirming their commitment to military cooperation and regional security.
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Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of Indian Navy hands over operational spares f
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on Monday handed over a consignment of operational spares for the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard Ship (MCGS) Huravee to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force of Maldives, during a func
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Maldives National Defence Force presents PM Modi with 'Haiykolhu' as gestu
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Modi was honored with a Guard of Honor by the MNDF earlier.
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PM Modi signs guestbook, escorted to Maldives President's office with MNDF
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Maldivian President's Office on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was escorted to the President's Office in a cultural procession accompanied by the MNDF Drum and Trumpet Band.
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PM Modi holds meeting with Maldivian President Muizzu in Male
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The two leaders met at Republic Square following the ceremonial welcome, which included a 21-gun salute, Guard of Honour by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and a cultural dance performance by children. The national anthems of both countries were also played during the receptio
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INS Kochi arrives at Male, hands over coast guard ship 'Huravee' to Maldiv
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India's High Commissioner to Maldives, G Balasubramanian, handed over MNDF CGS Huravee to Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, MNDF, at a ceremony held at the MNDF Coast Guard Jetty.
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"We are in touch with affected Indian nationals": Indian High Commission o
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Indian High Commission expressed gratitude to Maldivian authorities for their rescue and relief efforts.
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Sixth edition of India-Maldives Exercise 'Ekatha' involving navies underwa
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Indian Navy divers and Marine Commandos are in the Maldives for the sixth edition of Exercise Ekatha with Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) from 4th June to 3rd July. The annual exercise is conducted between the two forces to enhance interoperability in diving and special operations.
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India and China's race for Maldives
Updated : 3 years ago IST
On 1 May 2023, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in the Maldives on a 3-day official visit at the invitation of his Maldivian counterpart, Mariya Ahmed Didi, where they held bilateral delegation-level talks to further strengthen the defence and security partnership. India also handed ov
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Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart lay foundation stone for MNDF
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Rajnath Singh and his Maldivian counterpart Mariya Didi on Wednesday jointly laid the foundation stone for MNDF Ekatha harbour in Male.
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Rajnath Singh hands over Fast Patrol Vessel, Landing Craft Assault ship to
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Fast Patrol Vessel, capable of coastal and offshore surveillance at high speeds, was commissioned as the MNDF Coast Guard ship Huravee. President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi were present on the occasion.
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