Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the Maldives today for a two-day visit. This marks a significant moment as it’s the first State visit of the Prime Minister to an island nation since President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu assumed charge in November 2023.
Akashvani correspondent reports that Male is abuzz with preparations to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian National flags and banners extending a warm welcome to the Prime Minister are prominently displayed across the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will jointly review the progress of the ‘Comprehensive Economic and Security Maritime Partnership’. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet other Maldivian leaders for discussions on a range of bilateral issues. Some MoUs, agreements in areas of bilateral cooperation, are expected to be signed in this visit, along with the inauguration of various infrastructure projects. Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will be the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives. The State Visit of the Prime Minister to the Maldives is expected to lend further momentum to the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
This is the third visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives. High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, G. Balasubramanian, said that he will be the first head of state to come on a state visit under the administration of Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Both 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. On this,Mr G. balasubramanian said, India has been a significant partner in the Maldives’ developmental journey. Mr. Balasubramanian shared details of it.
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