Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour at Republic Square in Male on Friday. Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu accompanied Modi. A 21-gun salute was also given to Modi. In a welcome ceremony, Maldivian Children presented cultural programmes. The Prime Minister met some of the Maldivian delegates while Muizzu met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other Indian officials.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu hold a meeting in Malé.
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Earlier, the Prime Minister arrived in Male, capital of Maldives, on the second leg of his two-nation visit. This marks the Prime Minister’s third visit to Maldives, and the first visit by a Head of State to Maldives during the Presidency of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. In a special gesture, President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received the Prime Minister at the Airport. Prime Minister is deeply touched by this gesture of President Muizzu. He said that India-Maldives friendship will scale new heights of progress in the times to come. The Indian diaspora also turned out in large numbers to extend warm welcome to the Prime Minister. Chhau Dance performance of Indian Children was appreciated by everyone.
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India has consistently positioned itself as the first responder to the Maldives in times of need, including during natural disasters and other crises. “This joint vision has become the guiding framework for our ties,” Misri said, noting that 2025 has already seen several high-level exchanges, including nearly half a dozen ministerial visits from the Maldives.
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