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Maldives President Urges SAARC Summit; India Calls for Goodwill in Cooperation
✍️ TOI India
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 08:41 PM
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The Maldives President has requested a SAARC summit, prompting India to emphasize that any cooperation must be based on goodwill.
The President of Maldives has formally requested the convening of a SAARC summit to address regional issues and strengthen cooperation among member states.
In response, the Indian government has highlighted that while it supports the idea of a summit, meaningful collaboration can only be achieved if it is grounded in goodwill and mutual respect.
India’s stance underscores its willingness to engage constructively with Maldives and other SAARC members, but it stresses the importance of a positive diplomatic climate for any joint initiatives.
The call for a summit comes amid ongoing discussions on regional security, trade, and maritime cooperation, and it signals a renewed focus on South Asian unity.
In response, the Indian government has highlighted that while it supports the idea of a summit, meaningful collaboration can only be achieved if it is grounded in goodwill and mutual respect.
India’s stance underscores its willingness to engage constructively with Maldives and other SAARC members, but it stresses the importance of a positive diplomatic climate for any joint initiatives.
The call for a summit comes amid ongoing discussions on regional security, trade, and maritime cooperation, and it signals a renewed focus on South Asian unity.