Ref: 2024/PR/328
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fathulla Jameel Building, Malé, 20077, Republic of Maldives, | Tel Number: 00960 332-3400 | Emergency Contact: 00960 798-3400
Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, paid a courtesy call on President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu during the President's ongoing state visit to India.
Dr Jaishankar expressed his pleasure in welcoming the President to India, for the state visit. President Dr Muizzu conveyed his gratitude to the Indian government for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation upon arrival.
At the meeting, the President and the Minister spoke extensively on fostering and maintaining good ties between the two countries. The two sides reviewed the progress of current initiatives supported by the Government of India and discussed exploring additional avenues which both countries see mutual benefits in line with the current development priorities of the Maldives. Providing affordable housing as well as quality healthcare services, tourism promotion, and expanding fisheries and agriculture sectors across the country were flagged as key areas of focus that largely impact the welfare of the people of the Maldives.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with the President and the Minister agreeing to broaden the existing relationship between the governments and people of the Maldives and India.
President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived in New Delhi this afternoon for a state visit. The President is undertaking the visit following an official invitation extended by the President of India, Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu.
Accompanying the President are First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation from the Maldivian Government.
During his visit, President Dr Muizzu will meet with President Murmu, His Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other senior Indian government officials. These discussions will centre on strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing the relationship between the two nations.
The President is also scheduled to visit Mumbai and Bangalore later this week.