PM Modi, President Muizzu release commemorative stamps to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

July 26, 2025 12:28 AM

PM Modi, President Muizzu release commemorative stamps to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday released commemorative stamps celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives. Reflecting the long-standing ties between the two nations, the commemorative stamps feature the Indian boat Uru- a large wooden dhow handcrafted in the historic boatyards of Beypore, Kerala-and the traditional Maldivian fishing boat Vadhu Dhoni, as per a release from the Prime Min...

Excitement builds among Indian diaspora in Maldives ahead of PM Modi’s visit

July 25, 2025 9:16 AM

Excitement builds among Indian diaspora in Maldives ahead of PM Modi’s visit

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a state visit to the Maldives starting Friday, members of the Indian diaspora in the island nation have expressed overwhelming joy and pride ahead of his arrival. The visit, taking place at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, coincides with the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day and the 60th anniversary of India-Maldives diplomatic relations. “We are very happy about his arrival. I came here in Maldives two years ago – the situati...