Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says, ‘India is a key partner in the socio-economic and infrastructure development of Maldives and has stood by Maldives during our times of need. I would like to thank PM Modi, the government and people of India for the generous assistance and cooperation extended to Maldives over the years’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ‘Climate change is a huge challenge for both of our countries. In this regard, India is ready to share its experiences with Maldives regarding solar and energy efficiency’. ‘A few days back, RuPay card was launched in Maldives. In the time to come, India and Maldives will be connected through UPI’, said PM Modi.
PM Modi further said, ‘I welcome President Muizzu and his delegation. The relations of India and Maldives are centuries old, and India is Maldives closest neighbour and friend. Maldives hold an important place in our ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘SAGAR’ visions’.
Maldives President’s Office tweets, “I would like to thank Prime Minister Modi, the Government and the people of India for the generous assistance and cooperation extended to the Maldives over the years, including the recent budgetary support in the form of rollover of T-Bills – President Dr Muizzu”
Maldives President's Office tweets, "I would like to thank Prime Minister Modi, the Government and the people of India for the generous assistance and cooperation extended to the Maldives over the years, including the recent budgetary support in the form of rollover of T-Bills -… pic.twitter.com/FmVlG8GcvU
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Mohamed Muizzu, shortly after the Maldives President arrived in the national capital. EAM S Jaishankar posted on X (formerly Twitter), ‘Pleased to call on President Mohamed Muizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India. Appreciate his commitment to enhance India-Maldives relationship. Confident that his talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will give a new impetus to our friendly ties’.
During the visit, he is scheduled to hold high-level meetings with President Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and other senior officials of the Indian government. Muizzu’s office said in a statement on Friday, ‘President Dr Muizzu remains committed to enhancing bilateral ties with nations that play a crucial role in the development and growth of the Maldives, ensuring a dynamic and proactive foreign policy for the nation. Discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation and further enhancing the longstanding relationship between the two nations’.
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