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April 7, 2026 6:32 PM

INS Sunayna reaches Male, reinforces India-Maldives maritime cooperation

Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna arrived in Male on Monday as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, marking the first port call of its current mission and reinforcing maritime ties between India and the Maldives. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), reflecting the strong and enduring partnership between the two countries. In a notable gesture of cooperation, two MNDF personnel are also part of ...

July 29, 2025 1:47 AM

India’s global image redefined under PM Modi, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy has redefined India’s global image, shifting from a reactive approach to an assertive, strategic one. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar outlined how India’s diplomatic posture under PM Modi has strengthened national security and global influence. The EAM said earlier governments prioritized dialogue even amid terror threats, but the current admini...

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 10:49 AM

PM Modi to attend Maldives Independence Day, pushes forward India-Maldives ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26. Following his engagements in London, the Prime Minister will arrive in Malé on July 25 for the second leg of his tour, marking his third visit to the Maldives and the first by any head of government during President Mohamed Muizzu’s tenure. The visit is expected to build on the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, particularly in the context of the India-Maldiv...

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...

July 24, 2025 9:24 AM

India’s global outreach continues: PM Modi begins UK visit, Maldives next

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday evening, marking the start of his two-nation tour to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26. The visit aims to strengthen India’s global diplomatic engagements and deepen strategic partnerships with key nations. At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, PM Modi is undertaking an official visit to the United Kingdom from July 23 to 24. This is his fourth visit to the UK and reflects the growing warmth and de...

May 26, 2025 9:46 AM

Maldives Foreign Minister to attend High Level Core Group meeting in Delhi

Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Khaleel, who is on a three-day visit to India, will lead the Maldivian delegation at 2nd India-Maldives High Level Core Group (HLCG) meeting in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting will oversee progress in the implementation of India-Maldives Vision Document on Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership, adopted during Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's India visit in October 2024. Khaleel will also hold bilateral discussions with External...

January 7, 2025 6:37 PM

Rajnath Singh to meet Maldivian defence minister to review bilateral defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a crucial bilateral meeting with Maldives Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on January 8, 2025. The discussions will focus on enhancing defence cooperation between India and the Maldives, specifically in areas such as training, joint exercises, defence projects, and supply of equipment to bolster the capabilities of the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF). Maumoon is scheduled to visit India for a three-day trip from January 8 to...

January 5, 2025 2:01 PM

Maldives foreign minister concludes official visit to India

Abdulla Khaleel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, has wrapped up his first official visit to India, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the diplomatic and development cooperation between the two nations. The visit featured high-level talks and the signing of key agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral relations. Khaleel met with India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, where the two leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions on expandi...