Maldives-India: Mohammad Muizzu met President Draupadi Murmu, and said- the India-Maldives friendship is centuries old

President Draupadi Murmu warmly welcomed Maldives President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu and First Lady Sajida Mohammed at Rashtrapati Bhavan. She said, 'It is an honor for us to welcome Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu and First Lady Sajida Mohammed at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. India and Maldives are linked not only by geography but also by the values ​​of our democracy. We have celebrated each other's successes and supported each other in times of need.'

During this, Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu said that our friendship is based on centuries-old maritime relations, trade, and cultural exchange. He said that India is the second home for many Maldivians for business, healthcare, education, and tourism. This statement of President Muizzu reflects the depth of historical and cultural ties between Maldives and India, which is important for both countries.

PM Modi will visit the Maldives next year on Muizzu's invitation: Misri.

Foreign Secretary Misri said that PM Modi has accepted the invitation of Maldives President Muizzu to visit Male next year on a state visit. The dates of PM Modi's visit will be decided through diplomatic channels. He said that President Muizzu has expressed gratitude for the warm welcome given to him and the Maldives delegation. He said that the discussions and results during this visit will take the relations between the two countries to new heights in the coming years and make it more suitable to deal with the challenges emerging in the region in the coming years.

Vision paper released to increase cooperation.

Foreign Secretary Misri said that PM Modi and Maldives President Muizzu also presented a vision paper for a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. This is a document of cooperation which covers various aspects. The vision paper sets the blueprint for the future relationship.

Muizzu also met Vice President Dhankhar and BJP President Nadda.

Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and BJP National President JP Nadda on Monday. During this, the leaders discussed various issues of cooperation.

Nadda and Muizzu met under the 'Know BJP' initiative. Both leaders talked about increasing cooperation in the health sector. Nadda gave information about the organizational structure and activities of the BJP. Both the leaders agreed to strengthen party-to-party relations by promoting exchange between the BJP and the People's National Congress.

Consensus was also reached on these issues.

The two leaders also agreed to explore the possibility of cooperation for the development of 'transshipment' facilities and bunkering services contributing to the Maldives Economic Gateway project on the Ihavandhippulu and Gadhoo islands of Maldives.

Both sides also agreed to work jointly to fully utilize the full potential of Hanimadhoo and Gan airports. They are being developed with the assistance of India.