Misri, while addressing a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on Prime Minister's visit to Maldives said that Network-to-Network Agreement between India's NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL) and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on UPI in Maldives was signed.
As PM Modi arrived at the venue, he was greeted by enthusiastic crowds chanting "Narendra Modi Zindabad" and holding banners that read -- "Honouring Enduring Partnership - Welcome, Prime Minister Modi."
Muizzu said, "I am also pleased to announce the initiation of negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and Maldives. This landmark initiative marks a significant step forward in strengthening our economic partnership."
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.
The two leaders met at Republic Square following the ceremonial welcome, which included a 21-gun salute, Guard of Honour by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and a cultural dance performance by children. The national anthems of both countries were also played during the receptio
"The whole nation is worried about the impartiality of the Election Commission and its right to vote. At a time like this, the Prime Minister is out of the country. When the Parliament proceedings are going on and when we want discussions, he is on his foreign visit. This shows his sensitivi
Hailing the mutually beneficial trade deal, the CM said that it is a step towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'Vocal for Local,' by taking such products to the global stage.
Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has warned that clashes with Cambodia "could develop into war", but added, "for now it remains limited to clashes."