The 6th India-Maldives Joint Commission Meeting, JCM was held in New Delhi today.
Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid who is on a five-day visit to India co-chaired the meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar to induct further momentum in bilateral ties between the two countries.
The JCM took place after a gap of over 4 years.
Mr Shahid will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi this evening.
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale called on the visiting dignitary yesterday.
Mr Shahid, who arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday is leading a large 31-member delegation with senior officials of all major Ministries and Departments in the Government of Maldives.
Last week, during an event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that as a close friend and maritime neighbour, India is committed to partnering with the Maldives for its development.
