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July 26, 2025 2:07 PM

India and Maldives ink MoU to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture cooperation

India and the Maldives in Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster bilateral ties in fisheries and aquaculture, marking a significant step toward sustainable marine resource development. The agreement, formalized on July 25 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the Maldives, was announced by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). It is one of six MoUs exchanged between the two nations during the visit. Signed between India’s Department of Fisheries, under the...

July 25, 2025 11:31 PM

PM Modi expands ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative globally with tree plantation in Maldives

In a strong show of commitment to environmental conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday planted mango saplings in Male as part of India’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (Plant for Mother) initiative and Maldives’s “Pledge of 5 Million Tree Plantation” campaign. “India and the Maldives fully understand the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. And we are committed to doing everything possible to boost sustainability. Th...

July 25, 2025 10:49 PM

PM Modi honoured in Maldives as India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister

In a ceremony marked by warmth and diplomatic goodwill, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his achievement as India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister in consecutive terms. Addressing a formal banquet held in Male in honour of the visiting Indian leader, President Muizzu hailed Prime Minister Modi’s uninterrupted tenure of 4,078 days as a reflection of his “unwavering commitment to public service and dedi...

July 25, 2025 7:47 PM

India proud to be most trusted friend of Maldives: PM Modi

India takes great pride in being the Maldives’ “most trusted friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, reaffirming New Delhi’s deep-rooted partnership with the Indian Ocean nation. Speaking alongside Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu during a joint press statement in Male, PM Modi emphasised the Maldives' central role in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and its MAHASAGAR vision for maritime cooperation. The remarks came as PM Modi visited the Maldives as the Guest of Ho...

July 25, 2025 1:27 AM

From Trade to Technology: India-Maldives cooperation set to expand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a landmark visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, setting the stage for the next phase of his two-nation tour as he departed for the Maldives. This marks his third visit to the island nation and the first by a head of government during the tenure of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. The visit is expected to deepen the growing partnership between India and the Maldives, especially under the framework of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a Comprehensiv...