Maldives President's Five Days India Visit Concludes

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visited India for a five-day state visit aimed at rebuilding strained ties. The visit included ceremonial welcomes from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi.

Official Welcome and High-Level Meetings

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in India for a five-day state visit (October 6-10, 2024)
Received ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi
Paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat
Scheduled bilateral discussions with PM Modi at Hyderabad House
Meetings planned with President Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism about strengthening India-Maldives relations
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed accompanying President Muizzu

Visit Agenda and Diplomatic Significance

First bilateral visit to India since Muizzu assumed office
Aims to mend strained ties between India and Maldives
Discussions expected to focus on enhancing cooperation and deepening long-standing relationship
Visit includes trips to Agra, Mumbai, and Bengaluru for business engagements
Underscores importance of Maldives in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy
Opportunity to reset diplomatic and economic relations amid Maldives' economic crisis
Potential agreements in infrastructure sector to bolster bilateral ties

Background and Recent Developments

Muizzu previously attended PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in June 2024
Ties strained after Muizzu's election, partly due to his 'India Out' campaign
Diplomatic row intensified following derogatory comments by Maldivian ministers about PM Modi
Recent acknowledgment by Maldives of India's role in its development, security, and infrastructure
India remains a key partner for Maldives, providing crucial development assistance
Visit seen as step towards repairing relationship and fostering collaboration

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