Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during talks with his Maldivian counterpart, emphasised the importance of India-Maldives relations, highlighting shared historical and cultural ties, strategic cooperation in the Indian Ocean, and India's continued support for the Maldives' development and defence capabilities. Singh recalled the state visit of President Mohamed Muizzu to India in October 2024 and noted the significance of the Joint Vision Document as a guiding principle for their partnership.