Male: Maldives on Friday sought more flight connectivity and ferry services between its islands and India as the two countries reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral ties, including cooperation in defence and economic sectors.
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, who was in Maldives on a two-day visit, held extensive talks with his counterpart Ahmed Naseem, besides meeting Defence and National Security Minister TI Kaleyfaanu, Home Minister Hassan Afeef, Economic Development Minister Mahmood Razee and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Aslam Shakir.
During the talks, the Maldivian side called for more flight connectivity and ferry services between the two countries. It also sought more integration with the Indian economy, officials said.
The two sides have already decided to soon launch a ferry service to connect Kochi in Kerala with the Maldivian capital of Male as part of efforts to improve connectivity. A daily direct flight between Mumbai and Male has also been finalised.
29/07/11 Press Trust Of India/IBN Live
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