New Delhi to boost island nation’s defence preparedness

Months after relations between India and the Maldives soured, New Delhi conveyed to the island nation its readiness to support it in boosting its defence preparedness.

The development comes as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosts his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon for wide-ranging talks focusing on maritime security cooperation.

Maumoon is on a three-day visit to India.