India is likely to sign anti-terror pact with Maldives

India is likely to sign a counter-terrorism agreement with Maldives during prime minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Male, soon after the 17th SAARC summit to Addu in Maldives island.

The finer details of the agreement are still being finalised, sources said, adding the agreement comes amid concerns over growing extremism in Maldives.

The meeting between Singh and Maldives president Mohamned Nasheed is expected to be held on November 11 or 12 when the agreement would be signed. Singh has also been invited to address the People’s Majlis, the parliament of Maldives.