Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the first state trip to Maldives for the first time since President Mohammad Muizu received the allegations in November 2023.
In particular, PM Modi’s visit comes to a historic turn as New Delhi and men are marking their 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations. The signatures of many mou will be further extended in this visit, which will further strengthen the development partnership, actively engaged as a part of its ‘Neberhood First’ policy.
This will be the Prime Minister’s third visit to Maldives, and will be the first visit by the head of the state or the government for the Maldives during the presidential post of Mohammad Muizu.
India and Maldives have seen continuous and regular high-level conversations as New Delhi actively supports the development of its neighbor.
Prior to this May, India and Maldives held a high-level core group (HLCG) meeting to oversee the progress in implementing India-Mildevs Vision Documents on comprehensive economic and maritime security participation. Maldives Foreign Minister Abdullah Khalel led the delegation of Maldives in the meeting, where the discussion focused on rapidly focusing on political exchange, defense and security cooperation, development partnership, development partnership, business, economy, health and people-to-people.
In addition, in May, India increased financial assistance to Maldives through the rollover of 50 million Treasury Bill. It is a part of the unique government for the government system between the two countries that serves as an emergency financial aid for the sea neighbor.
As a part of India’s widespread efforts in developmental partnership, India has supported Maldives by ensuring the supply of essential medicines through the enterprise of the Government of India. By connecting with HLL’s widespread Janushadi network, which offers more than 2,000 quality generic and 300 surgical items, Maldives taps into one of the world’s most efficient drug supply chains.
Former Maldives president Mohammad Nasheed emphasized India’s important role in the prosperity and security of the island nation, stating that good relations with India are important for the security, security and prosperity of the Maldives. He had said, “I don’t think Maldives can be enriched without very good relations with India. Our security, security and prosperity rely on our good relations with India.”
India and Maldives have a strong defense partnership.
In January, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussion with his Maldives counterpart Mohammad Ghasan Moumoon. During the meeting, India handed over defense equipment and stores to Maldives as per the request of the island nation.
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining this pace, Singh said, “India will continue to support the Maldives and Maldives National Defense Force in its capacity-building efforts through projects, equipment and training. As a reliable partner and a close friend, I assure you that India will continue to support Maldives on its development needs and welfare.”
In October last year, during the visit of President Muizu to India, India launched Rupay Card in Maldives to promote digital and financial cooperation between the two countries, so that it was easy for Indian tourists to pay for the citizens of Maldives coming to India along with the island nation.
The two countries issued ‘India and Maldives: A Vision for Comprehensive Economic and Marine Safety Partnership’ after a talks between PM Modi and the President of Maldives. The document spoke of cooperation in many areas including defense and trade.
Keeping in mind the progress of ongoing developmental partnership projects, which have already brought funeral benefits to the people of Maldives, the two sides have decided to work together in advancing developmental partnership, according to the needs and needs of the Maldives, including ports, airports, housing, hospitals, roads, sports, games, facilities, schools and water and sewerage.
The upcoming visit of the Prime Minister, India, reflects the importance related to its maritime neighboring, Maldives, which according to Mea’s statement holds a special place in India’s ‘first’ policy and vision of India in Mahasagar. (AI)