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The Print
29-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Modi calls Male ‘true friend' of New Delhi at Maldives Independence Day celebrations
PM Modi also met former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed and highlighted his role as a strong advocate for deepening the India-Maldives friendship. Upon meeting the Speaker, PM Modi in a post on X wrote, 'Met Mr. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People's Majlis. Talked about the deep-rooted India-Maldives friendship, including the close relationship between our respective Parliaments. The formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Majlis is a welcome step for bilateral ties. India remains committed to supporting capacity building in the Maldives.' Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla and former President Mohamed Nasheed, on Saturday, on the second day of his visit to the Maldives. He welcomed the formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Majlis and underscored how Maldives will always be a valued pillar of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Mahasagar vision. PM said, 'Met the former President of Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed. He has always been a strong advocate of a deeper India-Maldives friendship. Spoke about how the Maldives will always be a valued pillar of our 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the Mahasagar vision. India will keep supporting Maldives through capacity building and developmental cooperation.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also met the Vice President of the Maldives, Hussain Mohamed Latheef, on Saturday. He stated that the leaders discussed the key pillars of India-Maldives friendship, such as technology, infrastructure, energy, and climate change. PM Modi is in the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He is the guest of honour for the 60th Independence Day celebrations in the country. On Friday, while speaking at the banquet hosted in his honour, PM Modi emphasised the depth of the bilateral relationship. He said, 'India-Maldives relations are centuries old. We are neighbours, partners and true friends who stand together in times of need. Maldives holds a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy… This is not just diplomacy but a relation of deep affinity.' President Mohamed Muizzu praised PM Modi's leadership and reaffirmed the strong ties between India and the Maldives. 'India has long stood as the Maldives's closest and most trusted partner. Our collaboration spans a wide range of areas, from security and trade to healthcare, education and beyond, touching the everyday lives of our citizens,' Muizzu said. On Friday, during a special press briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had remarked, 'This very timely and productive visit has provided an opportunity to both countries and both leaders to review our very close cooperation and to continue to build further on it. The two sides reviewed the joint vision for the India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, and as a result of the discussions today, arrived at the conclusion that we should continue to implement various elements of this vision, and explore newer avenues to collaborate further between the two sides.' India and the Maldives exchanged eight key agreements on Friday covering a wide range of sectors, including a Line of Credit, debt repayment, fisheries, digital transformation, and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Bullying Maldives is India's latest gladiator sport. It's not how strong nations behave
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Business Standard
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
'Bipartisan backing for India-Maldives ties': PM hails cross-party support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with various political party members during his two-day visit to Maldives. He highlighted that the meeting reflected bipartisan support for the strong and time-tested friendship between India and the Maldives. PM Modi underlined that the shared values continue to guide the important India-Maldives partnership. In a post on X, he said, "Had a meaningful meeting with members of different political parties of the Maldives. The participation of leaders across the political spectrum underscores the bipartisan support for the strong and time-tested India-Maldives friendship. Our shared values continue to guide this important partnership." Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla and former President Mohamed Nasheed, on Saturday, on the second day of his visit to the Maldives. He welcomed the formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Majlis and underscored how Maldives will always be a valued pillar of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Mahasagar vision. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also met the Vice President of the Maldives, Hussain Mohamed Latheef, on Saturday. He stated that the leaders discussed the key pillars of India-Maldives friendship, such as technology, infrastructure, energy, and climate change. PM Modi is in the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He is the guest of honour for the 60th Independence Day celebrations in the country. On Friday, while speaking at the banquet hosted in his honour, PM Modi emphasised the depth of the bilateral relationship. He said, "India-Maldives relations are centuries old. We are neighbours, partners and true friends who stand together in times of need. Maldives holds a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy... This is not just diplomacy but a relation of deep affinity." President Mohamed Muizzu praised PM Modi's leadership and reaffirmed the strong ties between India and the Maldives. "India has long stood as the Maldives's closest and most trusted partner. Our collaboration spans a wide range of areas, from security and trade to healthcare, education and beyond, touching the everyday lives of our citizens," Muizzu said. On Friday, during a special press briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had remarked, "This very timely and productive visit has provided an opportunity to both countries and both leaders to review our very close cooperation and to continue to build further on it. The two sides reviewed the joint vision for the India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, and as a result of the discussions today, arrived at the conclusion that we should continue to implement various elements of this vision, and explore newer avenues to collaborate further between the two sides." India and the Maldives exchanged eight key agreements on Friday covering a wide range of sectors, including a Line of Credit, debt repayment, fisheries, digital transformation, and the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India Resumes Tourist Visas For Chinese Citizens 5 Years After 2020 Galwan Valley Clash
India, Maldives Gear Up To Reset Diplomatic Ties, PM Modi To Hold Talks With President Muizzu Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Maldives on July 26 as the Guest of Honour for the island nation's 60th Independence Day celebrations. This marks Modi's first visit since President Mohamed Muizzu took office, signalling a major thaw in previously strained ties. The visit underscores India's 'Neighbourhood First' and Vision MAHASAGAR maritime policies. PM Modi and Muizzu will hold talks and review the progress of the India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, agreed upon during Muizzu's visit to India in October 2024. The two leaders are expected to reset their nations' defence and diplomatic ties, especially after Muizzu's controversial demand for withdrawal of Indian troops in 2023.#pmmodi #narendramodi #india #maldives #mohammedmuizzu #modimaldivesvisit #maldivesindependenceday #modimuizzu #indiadiplomacy #neighbourhoodfirst #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews 2.8K views | 1 day ago
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India, Maldives Gear Up To Reset Diplomatic Ties, PM Modi To Hold Talks With President Muizzu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Maldives on July 26 as the Guest of Honour for the island nation's 60th Independence Day celebrations. This marks Modi's first visit since President Mohamed Muizzu took office, signalling a major thaw in previously strained ties. The visit underscores India's 'Neighbourhood First' and Vision MAHASAGAR maritime policies. PM Modi and Muizzu will hold talks and review the progress of the India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, agreed upon during Muizzu's visit to India in October 2024. The two leaders are expected to reset their nations' defence and diplomatic ties, especially after Muizzu's controversial demand for withdrawal of Indian troops in 2023.#pmmodi #narendramodi #india #maldives #mohammedmuizzu #modimaldivesvisit #maldivesindependenceday #modimuizzu #indiadiplomacy #neighbourhoodfirst #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews Read More
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Maldives backs India's fight against terror as both sides strengthen ties
NEW DELHI: Backing India in its fight against terrorism, Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel on Monday 'strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam' on April 22 and reaffirmed his country's 'firm support to India in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.' Khaleel, on a three-day visit to India, conveyed his country's solidarity during talks with Indian officials aimed at advancing bilateral ties. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, the Maldivian minister co-chaired a meeting of the High-Level Core Group (HLCG), tasked with reviewing the implementation of the India-Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership. This partnership was formalised during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to New Delhi in October 2024, signalling a positive shift in relations after a period of diplomatic strain. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said discussions at the HLCG meeting covered a broad range of areas, including political engagement, defence and maritime security, development cooperation, trade, economy, healthcare, and people-to-people ties. Khaleel also held separate talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who expressed appreciation for Malé's support. 'Welcome Maldives' support and solidarity in combatting terrorism. India remains committed to Maldives' progress and development,' Jaishankar said in a social media post following the meeting. In a statement, the MEA said Khaleel thanked India for timely emergency financial assistance, saying it had made a 'positive impact on the everyday life of Maldivians.' The statement added, 'Maldives is India's key maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.' The visit marks another step in easing tensions that arose after President Muizzu, seen as leaning towards China, took office in November 2023 and demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel. That issue was resolved with the replacement of troops by civilian personnel. The MEA stated Khaleel's visit had further 'strengthened the Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership between the two countries.'
