Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated today, during a bilateral meeting with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, that the two countries will partner on a number of future initiatives. Muizzu, who came in India on Sunday for a five-day visit, was given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier today. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
After “improved bilateral ties” between both countries, travel tech platform EaseMyTrip, which had paused flight reservations to the Maldives in January due to a diplomatic dispute with India, announced on Friday that it has reopened bookings to the island nation. In response to the uproar surrounding the restart of flights to the Maldives through the … Read more
The Maldives is a key partner for India in the Indian Ocean region and the two nations aspire to turn their cooperation into a modern partnership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. Jaishankar’s remarks came as he along with his Maldivian counterpart Moosa Zameer attended the handing over ceremony of Addu Reclamation and … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the Unified Payments Interface, which India and the Maldives have agreed to implement, will have a “very positive” effect on the country’s tourist industry. Friday marked the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding during Jaishankar’s three-day official visitation in the Maldives. “Witnessed signing of MoU between (the) National … Read more
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is heading to the Maldives for a three-day visit, signaling a fresh attempt to strengthen bilateral relations. Jaishankar’s visit to the island nation is his first since January 2023 and follows the recent visit of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to India for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s … Read more
In the midst of the ongoing Maldives controversy, social media has become a platform for celebrities to voice their opinions on supporting local travel destinations. A significant debate sparked after a post by a Maldives minister accused India of targeting the island nation, asserting a tough competition in beach tourism. This controversy arose just days … Read more
The president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, is set to pay a state visit to China from January 8 to 12, as announced by the Chinese foreign ministry. This visit is seen as a notable snub to India, the Maldives’ significant neighbor. President Muizzu, who took office in November, previously pledged to remove a small … Read more
In a recent meeting between Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju, President Muizzu formally requested the Indian government to withdraw its military personnel from the island nation. The request specifically pertains to the operation of aircraft for medical evacuation and counter drug trafficking purposes. Acknowledging the significant role played by … Read more