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."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Maldives on Friday as a part of his second leg of the two-nation visit. Upon his arrival, he received a welcome from President Muizzu and senior ministers from the government. He was greeted by a cultural performance and a warm welcome from the membe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Maldives as a part of his second leg of the two-nation visit. Upon arrival, he received a warm welcome from President Muizzu, the Foreign Minister, the Defence Minister, the Finance Minister and the Minister of Homeland Security.
The highlight of PM Modi's visit will be the signing of the India-UK FTA, which has been under negotiation for three years. This agreement is expected to eliminate tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and reduce tariffs on 90% of British products.
Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon praised India's timely help during past crises and COVID-19, ahead of PM Modi's Maldives visit. She called for stronger ties, highlighted tourism and medical links, and urged respectful cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
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.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday stated that India has been lending a "helping hand" to the Maldives to stabilise its "stressful financial" situation, highlighting New Delhi's role in bolstering the island nation's foreign exchange reserves through significant financial assistanc
PM Modi will be visiting the Maldives on July 25 on a state visit at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He has been invited as the 'Guest of Honour' for the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Maldives on July 26.
This will be Prime Minister's third visit to Maldives, and the first visit by a Head of State or Government to Maldives during the Presidency of Mohamed Muizzu.
"Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel led the Maldives delegation in the meeting. During the meeting, the discussions focused on implementation of the Joint Vision by intensifying political exchanges, defence and security cooperation, development partnership, trade, economy, health a