PM Modi signs guestbook, escorted to Maldives President's office with MNDF band

Male [Maldives], July 25 (ANI): The Maldivian President's Office on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was escorted to the President's Office in a cultural procession accompanied by the MNDF Drum and Trumpet Band.
Prime Minister Modi also signed the official guestbook.
In a post on X, the office said, "Following the ceremony, His Excellency Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was escorted to the President's Office in a cultural procession accompanied by the MNDF Drum and Trumpet Band. Upon arrival at the President's Office, His Excellency Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi signed the official guestbook."

Following the ceremony, His Excellency Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, was escorted to the President’s Office in a cultural procession accompanied by the MNDF Drum and Trumpet Band. #MaldivesIndia pic.twitter.com/vWOFqWJdRk

— The President's Office (@presidencymv) July 25, 2025

The Maldives National Defence Force on Friday said they presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the traditional 'Haiykolhu', a cherished Maldivian gesture of hospitality and honor.
Prime Minister Modi was honored with a Guard of Honor by the MNDF earlier.
In a post on X, the MNDF said, "His Excellency Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by His Excellency President Dr. Mohaamed Muizzu at Republic Square, where he was honored with a Guard of Honor by MNDF on his state visit to Maldives. The ceremonial welcome included a 21-Gun Salute, symbolizing deep respect and the strong bilateral ties between Maldives and India. Adding to the grandeur, His Excellency was presented with the traditional 'Haiykolhu' by MNDF, a cherished Maldivian gesture of hospitality and honor."

His Excellency Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi was warmly welcomed by His Excellency President Dr. @MMuizzu at Republic Square, where he was honored with a Guard of Honor by #MNDF on his state visit to Maldives. pic.twitter.com/BArmFGV7bx

— Maldives National Defence Force (@MNDF_Official) July 25, 2025

"His Excellency PM Shri Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial Honor Guard by MNDF upon his arrival in the Maldives, marking the beginning of a significant state visit at the gracious invitation of His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu," the MNDF added.

His Excellency PM Shri @narendramodi was accorded a ceremonial Honor Guard by #MNDF upon his arrival in the Maldives, marking the beginning of a significant state visit at the gracious invitation of His Excellency President Dr. @MMuizzu pic.twitter.com/wZSzs0u3A2

— Maldives National Defence Force (@MNDF_Official) July 25, 2025

Glimpses from the ceremonial welcome at Republic Square in Malé…@MMuizzu pic.twitter.com/2MAaT1PXxB

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held a meeting in Male. The meeting was held after PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square.
PM Modi is visiting Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu and will attend the country's 60th Independence Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour.
During his visit, PM Modi also met ministers and officials of the Maldivian Cabinet at Republic Square. The Ministry of Defence building in Male prominently displayed a giant photograph of Prime Minister Modi to mark the occasion. (ANI)