India-Maldives relations

India’s ties with South Asian countries demand continuous recalibration and occasional resets

August 01, 2025 7:22 pm

India has to work on its advantages of socio-cultural affinities and enhance people-to-people linkages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Mohamed Muizzu during the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations in Male on Saturday

India-Maldives reset: As PM Modi reiterates support, Muizzu calls India a crucial partner

July 27, 2025 7:45 am

Modi attends Maldives I-Day; defining visit sets clear path for ties: Muizzu

UPSC Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 72)

UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 : Questions on India-Maldives relations and significance of the Chagos Islands (Week 72)

October 15, 2024 11:30 am

Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? Here are questions from GS paper 2 for this week with essential points as the fodder for your answers. What are the implications of the Maldives President's recent visit to New Delhi for India-Maldives relations? What is the strategic significance of the Chagos Islands for India? Do not miss points to ponder and answer in the comment box below.

Muizzu in New Delhi: Significance of Maldives President visit, after a loud 'India Out' campaign

October 07, 2024 6:34 pm

India and Maldives have traditionally enjoyed strong bilateral ties, but Muizzu's election campaign rhetoric had often been directed against New Delhi. What explains his recent reconciliatory approach?

Maldives, India resolved 'misunderstandings' after rough patches in ties: Foreign Minister Zameer

September 15, 2024 4:45 pm

Zameer said that the "misunderstandings" between the two countries have been resolved following the repatriation of Indian troops from the Maldives.

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Maldives hopes to make India one of its top 3 tourism markets again: Ibrahim Shiuree

August 04, 2024 2:12 pm

The MMPRC CEO & Managing Director speaks about Maldives’ India plans, the footfall so far this year, and why Maldivians, too, like to visit India. Edited excerpts:

Maldives President Muizzu thanks India, China for support to strengthen his country's fragile economy

July 29, 2024 8:30 am

China and India provide the most assistance in repaying the country's debt, President Muizzu said on Friday at an official function held to mark the 59th anniversary of the country's independence.

India, China have agreed to cooperate in paying in local currency for imports: Maldives

May 22, 2024 4:48 pm

The Maldives on Wednesday said both India and China have agreed to cooperate in efforts to pay for imports in their respective countries' currency instead of the US dollar

No unauthorised operation by Indian military pilots in Maldives: High Commission

May 14, 2024 9:12 pm

Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, Defence Minister Ghassan said he knew of one of the aviation platforms undertaking an unauthorised sortie.

Maldives says 76 Indian military personnel replaced by civilians to operate 3 aviation platforms gifted by India

May 11, 2024 5:50 pm

That agreement was a result of the demand of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu made within hours of his assuming office in November.

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