India wishes to remain close and friendly ally of Maldives

India has noted that it wishes to remain as a close and friendly neighbour of Maldives.

India wishes to see a stable, peaceful and prosperous Maldives, the Indian Government said in a statement. Ministry of External Affairs of India further expressed hope that the safety and security of the Indian expatriates in Maldives will be ensured by the Maldivian authorities under all circumstances.

In this regard, the Government of Maldives has in various means given assurance of safety and security for foreign nationals.