Sept. 11, 2020
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and
Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi
signed the “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry
of Defence Defense and Security Relationship” in Philadelphia on
September 10.
The Framework sets forth both countries’ intent to deepen engagement and
cooperation in support of maintaining peace and security in the Indian
Ocean, and marks an important step forward in the defense partnership.
DASD Werner and Minister Didi also discussed U.S. support for the
Maldives’ response to COVID-19 and areas for future cooperation, and
agreed to work toward scheduling the first Defense and Security
Dialogue. Both sides reiterated their commitment to a free and open
Indo-Pacific that promotes the security and prosperity of all nations in
the region.
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