Members of the Maldives' National Cadet Corps paid a visit to key historical sites in New Delhi and Agra and also held official meetings as part of their visit to India in their participation at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
The Maldives' diplomatic shift from the "India Out" campaign to inviting PM Modi for its 60th Independence Day celebrations in 2025 is a significant turnaround.
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday expressed optimism about the future of India-Maldives relations, stating that both countries will continue to have good relations regardless of the government in power.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude and reaffirmed the close ties between India and the Maldives during an official banquet hosted in his honour by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu released commemorative stamps on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of India-Maldives diplomatic relations.
In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "Landed in Male. Deeply touched by the gesture of President Muizzu to come to the airport to welcome me. I am confident that India-Maldives friendship will scale new heights of progress in the times to come."
He reflected on the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, noting a stance of friction in the relationship between the two nations, particularly when Muizzu requested the withdrawal of Indian naval personnel stationed in the Maldives for training and support missions.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during talks with his Maldivian counterpart, emphasised the importance of India-Maldives relations, highlighting shared historical and cultural ties, strategic cooperation in the Indian Ocean, and India's continued support for the Maldives' development and def
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's constant support for Maldives' progress and prosperity in line with New Delhi's Neighbourhood First policy and vision SAGAR.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in New Delhi for his first bilateral visit to India. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Muizzu's commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship.