PM Modi described India as the “first responder” for Maldives, in times of crisis — from the pandemic to drinking water shortage. He also said they have decided to start negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement.

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in India on Sunday for a four-day state visit aimed at mending strained ties between the two nations, amid

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a five-day state visit, hoping for New Delhi's continuing support as his Indian Ocean nation recovers from an economic crisis.

PM Modi met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and underlined New Delhi's position as a "close friend" of the island nation, emphasising his 'neighbourhood first' foreign policy that has seen India act as a 'first responder' to financial and medical emergencies affecting Male,

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady of Maldives, Sajidha Mohamed arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, for his first bilateral visit to India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House on Monday. Following the bilateral meeting, the two leaders also held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House.

Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership with the Maldives, highlighting India's role as a first responder and its longstanding friendship with the island nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu here for extensive discussions on strengthening bilateral ties that are emerging after hitting a rocky patch last year

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is in India on a bilateral visit, and expressed confidence that Muizzu's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lend a "new impetus" to "our friendly ties".