Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel arrives in India for first official visit to India. The visit follows the recent State Visit of the President of the Republic of Maldives, H. E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, to India in October 2024.

• This is his first official visit to India.
• On 03 January 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel held bilateral discussions.
• EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar reaffirmed the importance India attaches to its bilateral ties with Maldives and assured continued support to Maldives, under India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision SAGAR, i.e., Security and Growth for All in the Region.
• Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel, on his part, appreciated the timely emergency financial assistance extended by India to Maldives in times of need, reflecting India's role as the "First Responder" of Maldives.
• Dr. Khaleel reaffirmed President Dr. Muizzu’s and the Government of Maldives’ firm commitment to work closely with the Government of India in realizing the Joint Vision for India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.
• During the visit, both sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding for implementation of High Impact Community Development Projects under Phase-III in Maldives, through grant assistance by the Government of India.