Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday and discussed ways to improve economic linkages, connectivity and cultural connect.
"We are continuing the relationship that is already strong and that has been on a positive trajectory now as well and that is how we intend to move," Vikram Misri said.
In response to ANI's question, whether China was discussed during the meeting between PM Modi and Muizzu, Vikram Misri said that the talks majorly focused on bilateral ties, but some regional issues were also discussed.
India and Maldives decided to collaborate in the development of a state-of-the-art commercial port at Thilafushi island to de-congest the Male port and provide enhanced cargo handling capacity at Thilafushi.
India today granted cash-strapped Maldives a USD100 million Treasury bills roll over, in addition to both sides inking a USD 400 million and Rs 3,000 crore currency swap agreement.
In a post on X, Spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said, "Taking forward India-Maldives special ties! PM Narendra Modi warmly received President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives as the latter arrived at Hyderabad House. Extensive discussions on India-Maldives bilatera
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Jordan.
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.