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Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Velana International Airport in Male, Maldives, on Friday, to a ceremonial welcome, marking the beginning of a high-profile state visit to the island nation. He was received by Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at the airport amidst traditional songs and chants of “Vande Mataram”, reflecting the warmth and cultural ties between the two countries.
Upon reaching Maldives, PM Modi in a post on X said, “Landed in Malé. 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.”
Visuals from PM Modi’s welcome in Maldives
PM Modi’s visit to Maldives
PM Modi is visiting the Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu to participate as the Guest of Honour at the country’s 60th Independence Day celebrations, a significant diplomatic gesture symbolising deepening bilateral ties.
This is PM Modi’s third visit to the Maldives and notably the first by any head of state or government during President Muizzu’s tenure. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted, “The 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.”
The visit highlights India’s continued commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the broader strategic framework of Vision MAHASAGAR, aimed at fostering regional cooperation and security in the Indian Ocean.
The discussions between the two leaders are expected to focus on key areas such as infrastructure development, defence cooperation, and economic connectivity, strengthening the multi-faceted partnership between the two countries
