New Delhi:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in New Delhi for his first bilateral visit to India.

S Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Mr Muizzu’s commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship. He also expressed confidence that Mr Muizzu’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring a new boost to their friendly ties.

Sharing pictures with Mr Muizzu, S Jaishankar on X wrote, “Pleased to call on President Mohamed Muizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India.”

He added, “Appreciate his commitment to enhance India-Maldives relationship. Confident that his talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will give a new impetus to our friendly ties.”

Pleased to call on President @MMuizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India.

Appreciate his commitment to enhance relationship. Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi tomorrow will give a new impetus to our friendly ties. pic.twitter.com/UwDjnCZ0t6

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 6, 2024

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

He was welcomed by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kiriti Vardhan Singh. Mr Muizzu’s visit to India, from October 6-10, has come upon the official invitation of President Droupadi Murmu.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, announced the arrival of Maldives President in New Delhi. Sharing a post on X, he wrote, “A warm welcome to President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives as he arrives in New Delhi on a State Visit to India.”

“Received by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh at the airport. The visit will provide further boost to this long-standing India-Maldives comprehensive bilateral partnership,” the post further said.

A warm welcome to President @MMuizzu of Maldives as he arrives in New Delhi on a State Visit to India.

Received by MoS @KVSinghMPGonda at the airport.

The visit will provide further boost to this long-standing - comprehensive bilateral partnership.#NeighbourhoodFirstpic.twitter.com/FHoNN4C0U3

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 6, 2024

During this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.

Notably, this is Mr Muizzu’s second visit to India this year after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this June.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

New Delhi:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in New Delhi for his first bilateral visit to India.

S Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Mr Muizzu’s commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship. He also expressed confidence that Mr Muizzu’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring a new boost to their friendly ties.

Sharing pictures with Mr Muizzu, S Jaishankar on X wrote, “Pleased to call on President Mohamed Muizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India.”

He added, “Appreciate his commitment to enhance India-Maldives relationship. Confident that his talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will give a new impetus to our friendly ties.”

Pleased to call on President @MMuizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India.

Appreciate his commitment to enhance relationship. Confident that his talks with PM @narendramodi tomorrow will give a new impetus to our friendly ties. pic.twitter.com/UwDjnCZ0t6

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 6, 2024

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

He was welcomed by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kiriti Vardhan Singh. Mr Muizzu’s visit to India, from October 6-10, has come upon the official invitation of President Droupadi Murmu.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, announced the arrival of Maldives President in New Delhi. Sharing a post on X, he wrote, “A warm welcome to President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives as he arrives in New Delhi on a State Visit to India.”

“Received by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh at the airport. The visit will provide further boost to this long-standing India-Maldives comprehensive bilateral partnership,” the post further said.

A warm welcome to President @MMuizzu of Maldives as he arrives in New Delhi on a State Visit to India.

Received by MoS @KVSinghMPGonda at the airport.

The visit will provide further boost to this long-standing - comprehensive bilateral partnership.#NeighbourhoodFirstpic.twitter.com/FHoNN4C0U3

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 6, 2024

During this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.

Notably, this is Mr Muizzu’s second visit to India this year after attending the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this June.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Male, Maldives:

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu will travel to India on an official visit “very soon”, his spokesperson said today.

Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson at the President’s Office, announced Mr Muizzu’s visit on a day when two junior ministers, suspended in January for derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi – resigned from the government.

She said that while the exact date for the visit is yet to be finalised, the two sides are discussing a date, which is of convenience to the leaders of both countries, the Sun Online news portal reported.

“The President is scheduled to visit India very soon. As you are aware, such trips are scheduled for a time of maximum convenience to leaders of the two countries. Discussions regarding this are in progress,” she said during a press conference.

Mr Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, visited New Delhi on June 9 to attend Prime Minister Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. Unlike his predecessors, who made the first port of call to New Delhi after assuming office, Mr Muizzu travelled to Turkiye first and to China for his first state visit in January.

Heads of the states from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region attended PM Modi’s oath ceremony. Mr Muizzu said he was delighted to receive Prime Minister Modi’s invitation and “equally delighted” to have attended the event.

On his return, Mr Muizzu described his first visit to India as a “success” for the Maldives and the region following talks with India’s top leadership and said that the strong ties between the two countries will lead to increased prosperity for the Maldivians.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Maldives in August – the first high-level trip from New Delhi after Mr Muizzu assumed office in November last year.

India’s relationship with the Maldives came under strain since Mr Muizzu took charge as the President. Within hours of his oath, he had demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel manning three aviation platforms gifted by India to the Maldives. After talks between the two sides, the Indian military personnel were replaced by civilians.

Things escalated after three Maldivian deputy ministers made controversial remarks regarding India and Prime Minister Modi on social media.

Maldives Foreign Ministry distanced itself from their remarks, saying they do not represent the views of the Male government.

The three junior ministers were suspended, and two of them – Mariyam Shiuna and Malsha Shareef – resigned today.

The Maldives is one of India’s key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the overall bilateral ties, including in the areas of defence and security, witnessed an upward trajectory under the previous government led by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Male, Maldives:

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu will travel to India on an official visit “very soon”, his spokesperson said today.

Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson at the President’s Office, announced Mr Muizzu’s visit on a day when two junior ministers, suspended in January for derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi – resigned from the government.

She said that while the exact date for the visit is yet to be finalised, the two sides are discussing a date, which is of convenience to the leaders of both countries, the Sun Online news portal reported.

“The President is scheduled to visit India very soon. As you are aware, such trips are scheduled for a time of maximum convenience to leaders of the two countries. Discussions regarding this are in progress,” she said during a press conference.

Mr Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, visited New Delhi on June 9 to attend Prime Minister Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. Unlike his predecessors, who made the first port of call to New Delhi after assuming office, Mr Muizzu travelled to Turkiye first and to China for his first state visit in January.

Heads of the states from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region attended PM Modi’s oath ceremony. Mr Muizzu said he was delighted to receive Prime Minister Modi’s invitation and “equally delighted” to have attended the event.

On his return, Mr Muizzu described his first visit to India as a “success” for the Maldives and the region following talks with India’s top leadership and said that the strong ties between the two countries will lead to increased prosperity for the Maldivians.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Maldives in August – the first high-level trip from New Delhi after Mr Muizzu assumed office in November last year.

India’s relationship with the Maldives came under strain since Mr Muizzu took charge as the President. Within hours of his oath, he had demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel manning three aviation platforms gifted by India to the Maldives. After talks between the two sides, the Indian military personnel were replaced by civilians.

Things escalated after three Maldivian deputy ministers made controversial remarks regarding India and Prime Minister Modi on social media.

Maldives Foreign Ministry distanced itself from their remarks, saying they do not represent the views of the Male government.

The three junior ministers were suspended, and two of them – Mariyam Shiuna and Malsha Shareef – resigned today.

The Maldives is one of India’s key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the overall bilateral ties, including in the areas of defence and security, witnessed an upward trajectory under the previous government led by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)