TBS Report
12 November, 2026, 12:50 am
Last modified: 12 November, 2026, 12:50 am
Bangladesh and the Maldives have discussed ways to strengthen their defence ties, including expanding military cooperation and sharing knowledge and expertise between their respective defence establishments.
The issues came up during a courtesy call by Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives Dr Nazmul Islam on Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, chief of Defence Force of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on strengthening defence relations and exploring avenues for enhanced military cooperation between the two countries.
Discussions focused on opportunities to expand military cooperation, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and promote institutional engagement between their respective defence establishments.
Both sides also discussed potential areas of cooperation in capacity building, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, as well as maritime cooperation, reflecting their shared interest in promoting regional peace in the Indian Ocean.
The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of continued engagement and constructive cooperation between the two countries’ defence institutions. Both sides expressed interest in exploring further opportunities to advance bilateral defence cooperation in areas of mutual benefit.
The Bangladesh High Commission remains committed to strengthening Bangladesh-Maldives relations through broader institutional engagement and cooperation across diverse sectors, including defence and the armed forces.
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