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**Summary:**

The Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Khaleel, met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on May 26, 2025. Khaleel expressed strong condemnation and support to India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. He also acknowledged India’s recent financial assistance to the Maldives. Discussions also centered around ongoing political and development cooperation and the implementation of the Vision Document established by the leaders of both nations to strengthen bilateral relations.

**News Article:**

**Maldives Expresses Strong Support for India After Pahalgam Terror Attack**

*New Delhi, May 26, 2025* – Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel voiced strong support for India in the wake of the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, during a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today.

“Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025,” stated the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. “He expressed Maldives’ solidarity with the people and Government of India and its firm support to India in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”

The meeting took place as part of the High Level Core Group (HLCG) discussions. Minister Khaleel also expressed his appreciation for India’s recent provision of emergency financial assistance to the Maldives.

“Welcome Maldives’ support and solidarity in combating terrorism,” Minister Jaishankar stated following the meeting. “India remains committed to Maldives’ progress and development.”

Discussions also included a review of current political and development cooperation initiatives, with a focus on accelerating the implementation of the Vision Document launched in October 2024 during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to India. The Vision Document aims to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.

“We reviewed our ongoing political and development cooperation and explored ways for early implementation of the Vision Document set forth by the two leaders of Maldives and India for strengthening Maldives-India relations,” said Mr. Khaleel after the meeting.

While the HLCG meetings are typically conducted at the Joint Secretary level, Minister Khaleel led the Maldivian delegation, signifying the importance of the discussions. The Indian delegation was headed by Puneet Agrawal, Additional Secretary, Indian Ocean Region Division.

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