Maldives Support India In UNSC: India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar went on a tour of Maldives from 18 to 19 January. During this, he had discussed many important issues there. Its effect has also started showing. Maldives has decided to support India for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2028-2029. For this, elections are going to be held in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the 81st session of the year 2027. The decision to support India’s non-permanent seat was taken on the visit of S Jaishankar from Maldives.
The Foreign Ministry of Maldives issued a statement saying that we have a strong relationship with India. We express our support for India. The mutual relations of both of our countries are devoted to each other.
Maldivian Foreign Ministry statement
The Foreign Ministry of Maldives said that India has consistently demonstrated strong and effective leadership in maintaining international peace and security. India has also been a strong supporter of the values and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. It added, “The Government of Maldives is confident that India will be the voice of all developing countries in the Security Council and will continue to contribute meaningfully to the global talk on peace and security in the years to come.”
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met the President
India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during his visit and held discussions with Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid. The visit saw the signing of agreements on bilateral development support, apart from ground-breaking, inauguration and handover of several major Indian-aided projects contributing to the socio-economic development of Maldives. Jaishankar along with Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid inaugurated the Indian-financed community center at Phoki Dhoo.
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