Enriching the Defence Contours of India-Maldives Relations
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh’s visit to Maldives has strengthened the countries’ long-standing ties and expanded defence cooperation.
- Shayesta Nishat Ahmed
- June 06, 2023
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh’s visit to Maldives has strengthened the countries’ long-standing ties and expanded defence cooperation.
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