Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday on the iconic Hyderabad Home in Delhi. This assembly marks a recent begin for the 2 nations, which skilled some turbulence final yr. Muizzu arrived in India on Sunday for a four-day go to. In a joint press briefing following their discussions, President Muizzu expressed heartfelt thanks, stating, “Let me begin by conveying my honest gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for the invitation. I additionally thank PM Modi, the federal government, and the pleasant folks of India for the nice and cozy welcome.”
Tourism additionally took middle stage throughout the discussions, with President Muizzu noting that India is the most important supply marketplace for vacationers visiting the Maldives. “We hope to welcome much more Indian vacationers sooner or later,” he added, reflecting the significance of tourism for the Maldivian economic system.
He highlighted their talks targeted on reviewing their profitable growth journey and laying out a complete imaginative and prescient for future cooperation, notably in financial and maritime safety.
The Maldivian President underscored India’s essential function in his nation’s socio-economic panorama: “India is a key companion within the socio-economic and infrastructure growth of Maldives and has stood by Maldives throughout our occasions of want. I wish to thank PM Modi, the federal government, and the folks of India for the beneficiant help prolonged to the Maldives over time.”
PM Modi welcomed President Muizzu with open arms, stating, “The relations of India and Maldives are centuries outdated, and India is Maldives’ closest neighbour and pal. Maldives holds an essential place in our ‘Neighbourhood First’ coverage and ‘SAGAR’ imaginative and prescient.”
