Ibrahim Solih

Rajnath Singh’s visit to Maldives was fruitful but Chinese machinations and volatile domestic politics keep ties shaky

In Maldives, New Delhi is increasingly being made to sprint just to ensure that it remains on the same spot

Why Abdulla Yameen eligibility to contest presidential election remains a crucial question for all parties

There is no denying that every presidential hopeful, including and possibly starting with incumbent Solih, is waiting to know the possibility of Yameen being able to contest the election, for working out his own election strategy, including a reality-check on the wisdom of throwing in his or her hat

How India is meticulously de-hyphenating China's relations with countries in South Asia

New Delhi proved its worth when it similarly offered Covid assistance and also flood relief to historic adversary, Pakistan

Jaishankar, Maldives President Solih take part in groundbreaking ceremony of Hanimaadhoo airport project

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Jaishankar said the initiation of the Hanimaadhoo international airport development project marks a "historic milestone" in the robust India-Maldives development partnership

PM Modi holds talks with visiting Maldivian president Solih

The ties between India and the Maldives have been on an upswing since Solih took charge of the top office in November 2018. Prime Minister Modi attended the inauguration ceremony of president Solih

Maldivian president Ibrahim Solih begins four-day India visit

The Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the overall bilateral ties, including in areas of defence and security, have been on an upward trajectory in the past few years

Narendra Modi-Ibrahim Solih meeting: India needs to decide if it can go it alone, but remain aware of Maldives' debt to China

India has to decide whether it has the will and standing to go it alone in Maldives – with of course a little help from its friends like Japan – and slowly but surely entirely replace China in terms of influence and projects in the archipelago.