In recent developments, the maldives and china have initiated talks to deepen their defense cooperation. This significant dialogue took place during the 11th beijing Xiangshan Forum, a prominent international defense and security conference. The Maldives’ Defence minister Ghassan Maumoon held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, to explore ways to strengthen their military relationship.
The maldives and china recently engaged in discussions to enhance their defense cooperation, as confirmed by the Maldives' Ministry of Defence. The talks occurred on the sidelines of the 11th beijing Xiangshan Forum, with maldives Defence minister Ghassan Maumoon meeting Chinese Defence minister Admiral Dong Jun.
The Ministry of Defence's post on X highlighted that the two ministers explored ways to bolster their military ties, though specific details of their discussion were not disclosed. The Maldives' Ambassador to china, Dr. Fazeel Najeeb, was also present at the meeting.
This recent dialogue follows an agreement signed in march between the maldives and china, aimed at providing military assistance to the Maldivian military and security services. The agreement includes provisions for supplying military equipment and training. While the specifics of the equipment and training were not elaborated upon, the move reflects a growing military relationship between the two nations.
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