While PM Modi received a 21-gun salute at the ceremonial welcome, along with a dance performance by children, there was one particular image that stood out from the rest of the welcome ceremony – a gigantic photo of PM Modi on the side facade of The Ministry of Defence building in Malé.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu reiterated his condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and affirmed his country’s commitment to work with India on security issues, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday.

Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide ranging talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at the President’s Office in Male as both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that India remains engaged with the Maldives on all matters that could affect their shared security interests in the region.

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,

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India and the Maldives on Friday exchanged eight important agreements covering debt repayment, fisheries, digital payments, and a new Line of Credit w.

During his state visit to Malé, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ₹4,850 crore line of credit for the Maldives and pledged to fast-track a free trade agreement. The visit marks a diplomatic reset in India-Maldives ties,