High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Maldives, Md Nazmul Islam, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Force of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), Major General Ibrahim Hilmy.
During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on strengthening defence relations and exploring avenues for enhanced military cooperation between Bangladesh and Maldives.
According to a press release ,discussions focused on opportunities to expand cooperation in the military and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and promote institutional engagement between the 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 the shared interest of the two countries 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 defence institutions of Bangladesh and Maldives. Both sides expressed their 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 armed forces.
