President Mohamed Muizzu India Visit Live Updates: 'Hope to welcome more Indian tourists,' says Maldives President Muizzu after meeting PM Modi

During Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to India, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed on Monday to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries. The Currency Swap Agreement was signed by Ahmed Munawar, the Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority, and Ajay Seth, the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance.

Additionally, an MoU between Rashtriya Raksha University of India and the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement of Maldives was signed by Ibrahim Shaheeb, the High Commissioner of the Maldives to India, and Rajendra Kumar, the Secretary of Border Management in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Shaheeb and Kumar also signed another MoU between the Central Bureau of India and the Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives to foster bilateral cooperation in preventing and combating corruption.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu emphasized India's crucial role as a key partner in the nation’s socio-economic and infrastructure development. "I would like to thank PM Modi, the government and the people of India for the generous assistance and cooperation extended to Maldives over the years," he said.

"We (India-Maldives) agreed on a comprehensive vision document, charting the course of our bilateral relationship. A vision for comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership which encompasses development cooperation, trade and economic partnerships, digital and financial initiatives, energy projects, health cooperation as well as maritime and security cooperation," Muizzu said.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says, "India is a key partner in the socio-economic and infrastructure development of Maldives and has stood by Maldives during our times of need. I would like to thank PM Modi, the government and people of India for the generous assistance and cooperation extended to Maldives over the years."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Climate change is a huge challenge for both of our countries. In this regard, India is ready to share its experiences with Maldives regarding solar and energy efficiency."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "A few days back, RuPay card was launched in Maldives. In the time to come, India and Maldives will be connected through UPI."

"I welcome President Muizzu and his delegation. The relations of India and Maldives are centuries old, and India is Maldives' closest neighbour and friend. Maldives hold an important place in our 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR' vision," says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Development partnership is an important pillar of our (India-Maldives) relations. We have always given preference to the priorities of the people of Maldives. This year, SBI did a rollover of 100 million dollars of the Treasury Bench of Maldives. As per the needs of Maldives, a 400 million dollars and Rs 3000 Crores currency swap agreement was also signed..."

RuPay card payments introduced in Maldives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu witness the first such transaction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu hold delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House.

The two leaders are holding a meeting here.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu lays a wreath at Rajghat, in Delhi. His wife Sajidha Mohamed is also with him.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu signs the visitor's book after laying a wreath at Rajghat, in Delhi. His wife Sajidha Mohamed is also with him.

President Droupadi Murmu and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu introduce each other to their respective country's ministers and delegation at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in Delhi.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar called on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is in India on a bilateral visit, and expressed confidence that Muizzu's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lend a "new impetus" to "our friendly ties". Though the Maldivian president attended PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony in June, it is his first bilateral visit to India.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), while announcing Muizzu's trip to India earlier this week, has said that it is expected to lend further momentum to cooperation and robust people-to-people ties between the two countries.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in New Delhi for his first bilateral visit to India.

Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Muizzu's commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship. He also expressed confidence that Muizzu's talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring a new boost to their friendly ties.

Sharing pictures with Muizzu, Jaishankar on X wrote, "Pleased to call on President Mohamed Muizzu today at the start of his State Visit to India."

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on Sunday, interacted with the Maldivian community residing in New Delhi.

During the interaction, they inquired about the community's well being, listened to their concerns and challenges, and reaffirmed the administration's dedication to addressing the issues.

"This evening, President His Excellency Dr @MMuizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed engaged with the Maldivian community residing in New Delhi, India," the President's Office of Maldives said in a post on X.

"The President and First Lady inquired about the community's wellbeing, listened to their concerns and challenges, and reaffirmed the Administration's dedication to addressing those issues," it added.

As the dramatic improvement in India-Maldives ties in recent months culminated in President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to India that started Sunday, the president told TOI in an exclusive interview that the Maldives would never do anything that undermines the security of India.

Before his meeting with PM Narendra Modi on Monday, and amid concerns here over the strategically located neighbour’s growing ties with China, Muizzu said that while Male continues to enhance cooperation with other countries in various sectors, it remains committed to ensuring that its actions do not compromise the security and stability of the region.