- The meeting was hosted by Sri Lanka.
- The Indian side was represented by Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser.
- Whereas Sri Lanka was represented by Kamal Gunaratne, Defence Secretary and the Maldives was represented by Mariya Didi, Defence Minister.
- The dignitaries discussed enhancing maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
- They also held a discussion about developing cooperation in fields like humanitarian assistance in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), defence relief, joint naval exercises, capacity building, marine pollution and underwater heritage.
- All the three nations agreed to improve intelligence sharing to tackle issues like terrorism, money laundering, drug trafficking, human trafficking, the effect of climate change on the marine environment.
- Static Part:
- Capital of Sri Lanka: Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
- Currency of Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan rupee
- Capital of Maldives: Malé
- Currency of Maldives: Maldivian rufiyaa
Question:
Q.1 Who among the following represented India in 4th NSA Level Meet on Trilateral Maritime Security Cooperation which is held between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives?
a. Giriraj Singh
b. Rajnath Singh
c. Ajit Doval
d. Mansukh L. Mandaviya
a. Giriraj Singh
b. Rajnath Singh
c. Ajit Doval
d. Mansukh L. Mandaviya
