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

PM Modi’s engagement with the Maldives shows India is playing the long game

July 28, 2025 1:10 pm

During his visit, PM Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu reviewed the entire gamut of relations and agreed to strengthen the multifaceted relationship by implementing the Joint Vision Document

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.

Opposition party readies to move impeachment motion against Maldives President Muizzu

January 30, 2024 11:31 am

The development comes a day after clashes broke out in Parliament on Sunday between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers over differences over the approval of four members of the pro-China President's cabinet.

Leaving diplomatic row behind, Maldives President wishes India on Republic Day

January 26, 2024 9:57 pm

Muizzu “underscored the Maldives-India bond nurtured by centuries of friendship, mutual respect, and a deep sense of kinship,”.

Maldives, China sign 20 agreements after Muizzu-Xi meeting amid diplomatic row with India

January 10, 2024 8:02 pm

Muizzu, regarded as a pro-China leader, is visiting China amid the row with India after some Maldivian ministers posted derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Modi leading to a spate of cancellations of reservations by Indian tourists

Maldives Opposition candidate Ibrahim Solih wins presidential poll, India calls it 'triumph of democratic forces'

September 24, 2018 5:33 pm

Stating that the election, which took place amidst a government crackdown and Opposition fears of rigging, was a triumph of democratic forces, the MEA said New Delhi was looking forward to deepening its partnership with Male under its "Neighbourhood First" policy.