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India, Maldives agree to take on terrorism, radicalisation
In news:
Home Minister Amit Shah met his Maldivian counterpart :
- Discussed bilateral cooperation in the fields of counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation, among other things.
From Prelims Point of View:
India-Maldives Relation
- India first to recognize the Maldives after its independence in 1965
- India established its mission at Malé in 1972.
- Maldives archipelago comprising 1200 coral Islands lies next to key shipping lanes which ensure uninterrupted energy supplies to countries like China, Japan, and India.
- More than 97% of India’s international trade by volume and 75% by value passes through the region.
- Maldives member of SAARC
Daily Current Affairs IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 22nd February 2020
