Male, Jul 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening its strategic and developmental partnership with the Maldives during his two-day visit to the island nation.
In a series of high-level meetings, Modi met Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef, Speaker of the People’s Majlis Abdul Raheem Abdulla, and former president Mohamed Nasheed. Discussions revolved around key areas of cooperation, including infrastructure development, technology, climate change, and energy.
“Our nations continue to work closely in sectors like infrastructure, technology, climate change, energy, and more. We look forward to deepening this partnership in the years to come,” Modi posted on X, while extending greetings on the 60th anniversary of Maldivian Independence.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Latheef expressed gratitude for India’s continued assistance, describing the bilateral relationship as “deep-rooted and special.”
During his meeting with Speaker Abdulla, Modi lauded the establishment of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group, reiterating India’s pledge to support capacity building in the Maldivian Parliament.
In his interaction with Nasheed, Modi emphasized that the Maldives remains a key pillar of India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and Mahasagar vision. Nasheed thanked India for its unwavering support in fostering bilateral ties.
The prime minister also engaged with leaders across the Maldivian political spectrum, highlighting the bipartisan backing for the India-Maldives friendship. “Our shared values continue to guide this important partnership,” Modi said.
On Friday, Modi held wide-ranging discussions with President Mohamed Muizzu and announced a Rs 4,850 crore line of credit for infrastructure and developmental projects in the Maldives.