The decision to support India was taken following the visit undertaken by the Minister of External Affairs of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, from 18-19 January 2023 to the Maldives.
"The Maldives’ strong support for India is rooted in the strong partnership and close bonds of friendship that exists between both countries," read a statement issued by the Maldives government.
"India has continuously demonstrated strong and effective leadership in maintaining international peace and security," read the government.
India has also been a strong proponent of the values and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
The Government of Maldives said it is confident that India will be a voice for all developing countries on the Security Council, and will continue to make meaningful contributions towards global discourse on peace and security in the years to come.