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    RAJYA SABHA
    QUESTION NO 377
    ANSWERED ON 15.03.2012

    SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

    Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to satate :-

    (a) whether Government has watched the recent development in Maldives;

    (b) if so, the details thereof; and

    (c) the diplomatic and other actions Government has taken to safeguard the Indian interests in this strategically important neighborhood of the country

    ANSWER: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

    (a) to (c) The Government has been closely monitoring the recent developments in Maldives. In a statement issued on 7 February 2012, Government highlighted that the transfer of power to a new President was an internal matter to be resolved by the Maldivians in a peaceful and democratic manner. During a telephonic conversation with the President of Maldives on 8 February 2012, the Prime Minister conveyed that India had always stood ready to provide any support or assistance that the people of the Maldives might require. In his message, the Prime Minister, inter alia, conveyed that India and Maldives shared a common destiny and had common security interests, and that India was committed to working with the Government in Maldives to further enhance close bilateral cooperation to mutual benefit and for the continued security, progress and prosperity of the two countries. On his part, the President of Maldives reaffirmed the special and close ties that Maldives has with India and said that he was committed to upholding the Constitution of that country and the rule of law. India has remained closely engaged in efforts to promote peace and stability in Maldives. The Special Envoy of the Prime Minister visited Maldives on 10-11 February 2012 to assess the situation. As part of this diplomatic initiative, Foreign Secretary visited Maldives on 15-16 February 2012 and 28-29 February 2012 to facilitate a way forward in the situation.

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