Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi flies to India on official business on Tuesday.
On this six day trip, Minister Mariya will visit Kannur in addition to Kochi.
India High Commission in Maldives said via Twitter that Mariya will be the first Defence Minister from another country that will be attending the parade held at the Indian Naval Academy to celebrate graduates.
Special gesture for a time-honoured partnership! Defence Minister @MariyaDidi has embarked on a visit to India; she will be the first Foreign Defence Minister to Review Passing out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy. HC @AmbMunu saw off Minister prior to departure. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/gTFLwzzHBi— India in Maldives (@HCIMaldives) November 23, 2021
Indian High Commission tweeted prior to Mariya's visit
Mariya will visit training facilities and Maldivians in India attending training programs themselves.
Currently Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka's national defence forces are conducting training programs in Maldives' ocean, called "Exercise Dosti."
Mariya has visited India previously as well and had various meetings to discuss issues pertaining to national defence and partnership between the two nations.