External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has left for Male on a two-day visit. During her visit, she along with her Maldivian counterpart Dunya Maumoon will co-chair meeting of the India-Maldives Joint Commission. The last meeting of the Commission was held in 2000.<br/><br/>The Joint commission, which has been reactivated after almost 15 years is a very important mechanism to review the multifaceted relationship between India and the Maldives. Talks are expected to give directions for enhancing trade and investment ties, meet developmental objectives in Maldives, deepen cooperation in health care, energy collaboration and human resource development, defence and security.<br/><br/>During her stay in the Maldivian capital, Mrs. Swaraj will also call on President Abdulla Yameen and hold talks with the Ministers of Defence, Economic Development and Health.