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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maldives Today Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to participate in the Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives today as the chief guest. He is on a two-day trip to the Island nation at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu.
The Prime Minister arrived in the Maldives immediately after his landmark visit to the United Kingdom, where India signed a Free Trade Agreement. After arriving in the island nation, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Muizzu and discussed a range of topics, including trade and defence.
On his second day in the country, he will have a jam-packed schedule, starting with a meeting with Maldivian dignitaries, interaction with the Indian community, and participation in Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives.
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PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Meets Maldivian Dignitaries
PM Modi on Saturday met the Maldivian dignitaries as his second day got underway. He will participate in the Independence Day celebrations later today.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Says India-Maldives Working To Finalise Free Trade Investment
PM Modi on Friday said that India and the Maldives will work towards finalising a bilateral investment agreement and talks on Free Trade Investment have also started.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Stresses On Economic & Maritime Partnership
PM Modi on Friday emphasised on the economic and maritime partnership between India and Maldives and said that several developmental projects were discussed when President Muizzu visited India in October last year.
“Inauguration of several projects has become possible. 4000 social housing units, built with India’s cooperation, will become a new beginning for several families in the Maldives. These will be their new houses. Greater Malé Connectivity Project, Addu Road Development Project and redevelopment of Hanimaadhoo Airport – this entire area will emerge as an important transit and economic centre. Soon, with the beginning of the ferry system, commuting between different islands will be smoother. After that, the distance between islands will be measured in terms of just ferry time, and not GPS,” he said.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Assures India's Support To Maldives To Strengthen Defence Capabilities
PM Modi on Friday also assured Maldives that India will always support the island nation to strengthen its defence capabilities and said that cooperation in the field of defence and security is a testament to mutual trust.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Modi Announces $565 Million Line Of Credit For Maldives
PM Modi on Friday announced to extend a $565 million line of credit to the Maldives.
“To give a new flight to our development partnership, we have decided to provide a “line of credit” of 565 million dollars, which is approximately five thousand crore rupees, for the Maldives. This will be used for projects related to the development of infrastructure here, in line with the priorities of the people of the Maldives,” he said.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Points To India's Role As 'First Responder' In Crisis
PM Modi on Friday highlighted India’s role as the ‘First responder’ in disaster or pandemic. “Whether it is about providing essential commodities or managing the economy post-COVID, India has always worked together with the Maldives,” he said.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Says India Proud To Be Most Trusted Friend Of Maldives
PM Modi on Friday said that India is proud to be the most trusted friend of Maldives.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Modi, President Muizzu Release Commemorative Stamps
PM Modi and President Muizzu on Friday released commemorative stamps depicting traditional boats of India and Maldives. The Prime Minister said that this reflects that the two countries are not just neighbours but also co-passengers.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Says Roots Of India-Maldives Ties Deep As The Sea
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the diplomatic ties between the two nations are “older than history and as deep as the sea”. His remarks came at a joint presser with the Maldivian President.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Hails India-Maldives Diplomatic Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the diplomatic ties between the two countries and announced the extension of $565 million line of credit to the Maldives.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: From Trade To Terror And Climate, What PM Modi, President Muizzu Discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Muizzu held a bilateral meeting yesterday and discussed a range of issues, ranging from trade to defence.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM To Have Jam-Packed Day In Maldives Today
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM To Interact With Indian Diaspora In Maldives Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Indian community in Maldives on the second day of his visit.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Is The Chief Guest At Maldives Independence Day Event
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives. He has arrived in the country at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu, who is looking to reset ties with India after relations were strained due to remarks by leaders of his country and diplomatic steps taken by his government.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM To Participate In Maldives Independence Day Celebrations Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Maldives Independence Day celebrations today.
PM Modi Maldives Visit Live Updates: PM Modi's Day 2 Of Maldives Visit Begins Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s day 2 of his two-day trip to the Maldives begins today. He arrived in the country yesterday and received a warm welcome by President Mohamed Muizzu at the airport.
