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India, Maldives sign UPI agreement during PM Modi's landmark visit
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives, he and President Mohamed Muizzu reviewed key bilateral issues, signed an agreement on UPI payments, and participated in symbolic events including a tree-planting ceremony, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri read more Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, center right, watch a traditional welcome dance upon Modi's arrival at the airport, in Male, Maldives. AP Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu reviewed the entire gamut of issues in the bilateral relationship during their engagements. Misri, while addressing a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on the Prime Minister's visit to Maldives, said that the Network-to-Network Agreement between India's NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on UPI in Maldives was signed. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Misri said, 'The implementation agreement has been signed today. The technical work is now required, and people should be able to use UPI as soon as the technical work and the operationalisation of the MoU are concluded.' Misri highlighted that upon arrival, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour. 'This morning, on arrival at the airport, the Prime Minister was warmly received by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and members of his Cabinet. This was a very special gesture by the President. The Prime Minister was also accorded a ceremonial guard of honour and welcomed with a special cultural performance. In the afternoon today, the Prime Minister and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held restricted and delegation-level talks. This gave both leaders the opportunity to review the entire gamut of issues in the bilateral relationship,' he said. Misri said that PM Modi and Muizzu participated in a symbolic tree planting ceremony at Sultan Park under 'EK Ped Maa Ke Naam' (a tree for Mother) initiative. Misri said, 'The two leaders were together for a tree plantation event which is being carried out under the initiative taken by PM Modi in India, 'EK Ped Maa Ke Naam'. PM Modi also handed over two BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes that will be of great relevance in medical emergencies,' he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD On the announcement of the initiation of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the Maldives, Misri said, 'I cannot point to an exact timeline. This is an FTA that we should be able to conclude rather quickly.' Misri while answering a question regarding the now deleted social media post of Abdullah bin Mohammed Ibrahim, brother-in-law of Muizzu, reportedly criticising PM Modi amid his visit to the Maldives, said that India-Maldives ties have withstood such comments. 'Our ties are strong enough to withstand some of these passing remarks that have been made and have also withstood the test of time. I would prefer to look forward. By going with everything that has happened today and especially in the past 9-10 months since President Mohamed Muizzu visited India, the future is undoubtedly and unquestionably bright.' PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Maldives people should be able to use UPI as technical work concludes,' Foreign Secretary Misri says
Male [Maldives], July 25 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu reviewed the entire gamut of issues in the bilateral relationship during their engagements. Misri, while addressing a special briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs on the Prime Minister's visit to Maldives, said that the Network-to-Network Agreement between India's NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on UPI in Maldives was signed. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management MBA Finance Data Science others Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Others Operations Management Product Management healthcare Degree Healthcare Data Science PGDM Public Policy Technology Leadership Data Analytics Cybersecurity Management MCA Digital Marketing CXO Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Misri said, "The implementation agreement has been signed today. The technical work is now required, and people should be able to use UPI as soon as the technical work and the operationalisation of the MoU are concluded." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Misri highlighted that upon arrival, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour. "This morning, on arrival at the airport, the Prime Minister was warmly received by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and members of his Cabinet. This was a very special gesture by the President. The Prime Minister was also accorded a ceremonial guard of honour and welcomed with a special cultural performance. In the afternoon today, the Prime Minister and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held restricted and delegation-level talks. This gave both leaders the opportunity to review the entire gamut of issues in the bilateral relationship," he said. Live Events Misri said that PM Modi and Muizzu participated in a symbolic tree planting ceremony at Sultan Park under 'EK Ped Maa Ke Naam' (a tree for Mother) initiative. Misri said, "The two leaders were together for a tree plantation event which is being carried out under the initiative taken by PM Modi in India, 'EK Ped Maa Ke Naam'. PM Modi also handed over two BHISHM ( Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes that will be of great relevance in medical emergencies," he said. On the announcement of the initiation of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the Maldives, Misri said, "I cannot point to an exact timeline. This is an FTA that we should be able to conclude rather quickly." Misri while answering a question regarding the now deleted social media post of Abdullah bin Mohammed Ibrahim, brother-in-law of Muizzu, reportedly criticising PM Modi amid his visit to the Maldives, said that India-Maldives ties have withstood such comments. "Our ties are strong enough to withstand some of these passing remarks that have been made and have also withstood the test of time. I would prefer to look forward. By going with everything that has happened today and especially in the past 9-10 months since President Mohamed Muizzu visited India, the future is undoubtedly and unquestionably bright." PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Selfie points, games ensure festive vibe at Parent-Teacher meet in Vizianagaram
A festive atmosphere prevailed across schools in Vizianagaram district on Thursday as thousands of parents participated in the mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) organised in 2,232 schools and 180 junior colleges. The PTA initiative, held shortly after ₹13,000 was credited to mothers' accounts for each student under the 'Talliki Vandanam' scheme aimed at strengthening parent-teacher collaboration received an enthusiastic response across the district. For the event, schools were transformed into vibrant venues with engaging activities such as musical chairs for mothers, tug-of-war competitions for fathers, and photo booths with selfie points, encouraged active participation. Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas attended the PTA at Maradam village in Dattirajeru mandal. While Collector B.R. Ambedkar interacted with parents at Kumaram KGBV school in Jami mandal. Vizianagaram District Tourism Officer Kumara Swamy, chief guest at the Zilla Parishad High School in Jami said: 'Academic standards of students will improve with the joint efforts of parents and teachers.' Jami ZP High school headmaster S.V. Sekhar Kumar urged students to plant at least one sapling in the current monsoon season as a token of love for their mothers. He said: 'The 'EK Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative has inspired many children and they have planted saplings in their areas of residence as well as within the school premises.' At the Gantyada Zilla Parishad High School, headmistress Alamanda Jhansi urged parents to ensure children study at least two hours daily at home to complete their homework and prepare for the monthly, quarterly and final examinations. Additionally, she appealed to local public representatives to provide a RO water plant for the school to ensure safe drinking water for the students. Local leaders assured that they would take it up with Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, a native of Gantyada village.
