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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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