Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a state visit to the Republic of Maldives on 08-09 June 2019 at the invitation of Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives. This will be the first overseas visit of Prime Minister Modi after his re-election. The visit is reflective of the new momentum in high-level […]
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PM Modi congratulates President of Maldives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives today, and complimented him on the victory of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in the recent Parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Modi noted that this significant victory of MDP signifies a resounding endorsement of the policies and efforts of its leaders, who […]
Maldives revokes state of emergency, India welcomes it
The Maldives has revoked the state of emergency following exhaustive back-channel diplomatic parleys. Earlier, the Indian government had refused to send troops to the nation to either topple or diminish the hold of dictator Abdulla Yameen despite opposition demanding it unequivocally. India swiftly welcomed the move by the Yameen government which was banking too heavily on […]
India wants Maldives to return on the path of democracy
The Indian government has refused to send its troops in the Maldives to ensure democracy despite the opposition’s demand. However, today India issued a statement making it clear that it does want democracy to be given a chance in this country. In a press note, Ministry of External Affairs said: “The State of Emergency declared […]
Maldives to abide by ‘India First’ policy as China and Islamism come knocking
Dr. Mohamed Asim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of the President of Maldives called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday afternoon. They discussed the ties between India and Maldives as close neighbours bound by shared history, culture and maritime interests in the Indian Ocean. Special Envoy Asim reiterated the commitment of Maldives to […]