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NEW DELHI (PTI): Against the backdrop of growing Chinese influence in Maldives, Defence Minister A K Antony will be in the island republic on a three-day visit beginning Saturday.
During the first state visit after the change of regime in the island nation, Antony will hold parleys with his Maldivian counterpart and call on President Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik, Ministry officials said here.
The Defence Minister, who last visited Male in 2009, is also expected to extend Indian help in further strengthening the military capabilities of the island nation, the officials said.
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