The Maldivian Chief of Defense Forces Major General Ahmed Shiyam held discussions with Indian Defense Minister AK Antony on strengthening military ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Shiyam is currently on a weeklong visit to attend the National Defense College (NDC) Convention and the Defense Expo India 2014.
Meetings were held with India’s Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Marshall, and the Director General of the Indian Coastguard.
According to the Economic Times, the two sides discussed ways to enhance defense ties including steps needed for strengthening the Maldives National Defense Forces (MNDF).
During Defense Minister Mohamed Nazim’s visit to India in December 2013, India assured the Maldives of its assistance in training MNDF officials in the aviation and medical sectors.
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