“As I have terminated this productive journey for Maldives, I thank President Muizu, Sarkar and Maldives for their warmth. I am deeply awarded for watching 60th Independence Day celebrations. Producer talks with President Muizu will add significant energy to our bilateral relations.”
Later in the evening, IST at around 8 pm, Prime Minister Modi will be inaugurated, dedicated and laid for several development projects of more than Rs 4,800 crore in a public event in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi attended the Independence Day celebrations with Maldives President Mohammad Muizu and first woman Sajidh Mohammed. He saw a special parade and procession by the Maldives National Defense Force.
The President’s office said in a post on X, “His Excellency President Dr. Mohammad Muizu and first woman Sajidha Mohammad Maldives inspect a special parade and procession by the National Defense Force, which have been organized to celebrate the 60th Independence Day of Maldives. Prime Minister of India, His Majesty Shri Narendra Modi also celebrated.”
PM Modi also interacted with the beneficiaries of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program.
Earlier, in the day, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, “PM Narendra Modi interacted with the ITEC alumni of Maldives who have gone through various capacity construction and training programs in India for years.
Jaiswal earlier said, “PM Narendra Modi today interacted with leaders of various political parties in men. He greeted his heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Maldives’ Independence Day.
PM Modi underlined that shared values guide the important India-Maladives partnership. (AI)