 "PM Modi and Maldives President Muizzu hold delegation-level talks in Malé")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held delegation-level talks in Malé on Friday, shortly after PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square. The two leaders discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation as Modi became the first foreign head of government to visit the Maldives during Muizzu’s presidency.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi hoped that strong ties between both the nations will greatly benefit the people.
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.”
He is visiting the island nation at the invitation of Muizzu and will attend the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the country as the Guest of Honour.
PM Modi was welcomed with a ceremonial reception at Male’s Velana International Airport. In a special gesture, President Muizzu personally received him on arrival, and the two leaders greeted each other with a warm hug.
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that PM Modi will be participating as ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives.
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More ShortsIn a post on X, he said, “PM Narendra Modi lands in Male, Maldives to a ceremonial welcome. In a special gesture, President Mohamed Muizzu and his Cabinet members received PM at the airport. This is the 3rd visit by PM to Maldives. PM will be participating as ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives.”
With inputs from agencies