The Maldives secured its first-ever seat on the UN Economic and Social Council for 2027-2029, receiving 183 votes, enabling the island nation to amplify advocacy on climate change and economic resilience for vulnerable developing countries.
Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held productive talks on energy, trade, Ukraine, and West Asia amid BRICS ministerial conclave in Delhi, emphasizing shared interests in multipolarity and strengthening bilateral partnership.
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Goyal met Maldives Foreign Minister Adam, discussing bilateral cooperation, free trade agreements, and investment treaties while celebrating sixty years of diplomatic relations.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held productive talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on energy, trade, and geopolitical issues during a BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi, advancing their strategic partnership amid global tensions.
Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam announced the country targets signing a free trade agreement with India by end of 2026, strengthening bilateral economic ties between the South Asian nations during ongoing negotiations.