Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions on issues of mutual interest with President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu today afternoon. Two leaders will also take stock of the progress in the implementation of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a ‘Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership’, adopted during the State Visit of the President of Maldives to India in October 2024. Both the nations are expected to sign several MoUs and the Prime Minister will dedicate some India assisted infrastructure and health care projects to the citizens of Maldives.
Earlier, Prime Minister arrived in Male, capital of Maldives, on the second leg of his two-nation visit. This marks the Prime Minister’s third visit to Maldives, and the first visit by a Head of State to Maldives during the Presidency of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. In a special gesture, President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received the Prime Minister at the Airport. Prime Minister is deeply touched by this gesture of President Muizzu. He said that India-Maldives friendship will scale new heights of progress in the times to come.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm and vibrant cultural reception at Velana International Airport in Male, greeted by enthusiastic Maldivian Citizens. This vibrant welcome underscored the strong and growing ties between two nations. The Indian diaspora also turned out in large numbers to extend warm welcome to the Prime Minister. Chhau Dance performance of Indian Children was appreciated by everyone.
