Australia to gift patrol boat and survey equipment to Maldives in defence cooperation push

According to a joint statement from Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, the gift marks a “significant step” in strengthening bilateral ties and regional maritime security.

“Australia is proud to partner with Maldives to support its maritime security capability,” Marles said. “Australia is pleased to gift a Guardian-class patrol boat to Maldives and will continue to seek opportunities to deepen our long-standing defence partnership.”