India to provide MNDF with protective gear: defence minister

During an official visit to India which commenced on February 3, Minister of Defence Mariya Ahmed Didi held discussions with Indian counterparts on providing Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) with protective gear for hazardous situations.

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Minister Mariya and General Shamal before departing on the official visit to India. PHOTO: DEFENCE MINISTY

Shahudha Mohamed

2020-02-09 01:46:13

During an official visit to India which commenced on February 3, Minister of Defence Mariya Ahmed Didi held discussions with Indian counterparts on providing Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) with protective gear for hazardous situations.

Minister Mariya discussed the need for protective gear in a meeting with Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, speaking of military personnel's safety regarding the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that originated in Wuhan City, China.

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