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Maldivian President Muizzu Visits India to Mend Strained Relations
Muizzu, who will remain in India till Thursday, would also be visiting Mumbai and Bengaluru to attend business events. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Muizzu, on whose talks with Prime Minister Modi on Monday he was "confident that new impetus would be given" to "our friendly ties."
Maldives President Muizzu Starts 5-Day State Visit to India Today
In the early months of this year, President Muizzu was present during Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in ceremony in India and had met him earlier at the COP28 summit in Dubai. According to the Maldives President's Office, "President Dr Muizzu continues to strengthen bilateral relations with nations that Maldives has a crucial interest in the development and growth of the Maldives. This move will keep foreign policy vibrant and active for the nation. Bilateral cooperation will be discussed to further strengthen this bilateral relationship between the two countries.".
Maldives President Muizzu Recognizes India's 'Crucial Role' Ahead of State Visit
"President Dr Muizzu continues to remain committed to strengthening bilateral relations with countries that play an important role in the development and growth of the Maldives, an active and pro-active foreign policy agenda for the country… Bilateral cooperation issues will be discussed toward further strengthening this long-standing relationship between the two countries," a statement released on Friday by Muizzu's office said.
India visit a 'significant success', says Maldives President Muizzu on India Trip
Muizzu told the Maldives state broadcaster, Public Service Media (PSM), in New Delhi, as he was wrapping up his visit, that he was satisfied with it. He thanked Prime Minister Modi for according to him the invitation and said it had been useful for the Maldives and also for the region beyond. “This trip has been a success for Maldives and for the region as well,” Muizzu said.
Jaishankar's Meeting with Maldives President Muizzu, says looking forward to working together closely
Expressing anticipation for closer collaboration between India and Maldives, Jaishankar shared his sentiments after the meeting.
Building Strong India-Maldives Relations: A Foundation of Mutual Interests and Reciprocal Sensitivity
Speaking at a time when bilateral ties between the two nations have deteriorated since pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu took office six months ago, Jaishankar made these views.
Maldives Tourism Initiative: Road Shows Across India to Reignite Interest
The Maldives faced significant backlash following disparaging remarks about India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi made on social media by three Maldivian officials. This backlash ensued after Modi shared images and videos of the pristine Lakshadweep Islands on India's western coast on January 6. Consequently, numerous Indian travelers, including several celebrities, canceled their reservations and refrained from visiting the Maldives. The tourism arrival statistics mirrored this decline, with India slipping from its position as a top visitor country to the fifth and now the sixth position after January.
India to Rotate Military Personnel in 3 Maldivian Aviation Platforms by May 10, Confirms Maldives
After a high-level meeting in Delhi between the two nations, the Maldivian foreign ministry disclosed that India is set to replace its military personnel managing the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10, with the initial phase concluding by March 10.
Anti-India narratives in Maldives fostered by foreign powers
Nasreen, who served in the Maldives from 2019 to 2023, shed light on China's and Pakistan's growing influence, countering India's soft power in the island nation.
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