Mohamed Muizzu

PM Modi Reaffirms India As ‘First Responder’ In Talks With President Muizzu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday, reinforcing India's status as a key ally and "first responder" to the island nation's needs. During the discussions, PM Modi emphasized India's commitment to its "Neighbourhood First" policy. Prime Minister Modi stressed that India has always...

Maldivian President Muizzu’s Set For First Bilateral Visit To India

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is known for his "India Out" stance during his campaign and a lean towards China. Amid Tourism suffering a downfall in Maldives, Muizzu is on his first official bilateral visit to India from October 6 to October 10, 2024.  Strained Relations Between Maldives and India India...

Is S. Jaishankar’s Visit To Maldives A Turning Point In India-Maldives Relations?

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s three-day visit to the Maldives, beginning August 9, 2024, marks the first high-level interaction between the two countries since President Mohamed Muizzu's election in November 2023. This visit is poised to play a significant role in redefining the bilateral relationship between India and the Maldives....

Maldives President Muizzu Thanks India For Debt Relief, Hopes For Free Trade Agreement

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu thanked India for its support in easing the island nation's debt repayment and expressed hope for stronger ties, including a potential free trade agreement. Muizzu made these remarks during the official Independence Day function in the Maldives on Friday. In his address, he praised his administration's...

Maldives Sees Fall In Indian Tourists By 33% Amid Diplomatic Row

The number of Indian tourists has dropped by one-third in comparison to last year according to the local news sources citing data from the Maldives Tourism Ministry. The drop comes as diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Mele remain at a low. According to Tourism Ministry statistics for 2023, 41,054...

“Perfect get away spot”: Hardik Pandya, PV Sindhu advocate exploring Indian beaches amid Maldives row

Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has spoken out in response to the ongoing Maldives issue and expressed his support for Lakshadweep and India's tourism potential. The all-rounder praised the Lakshadweep and vowed to visit the island on his next holiday. This comes amid the row over derogatory and 'anti-India'...