Foreign Secy Misri on PM Modi’s Maldives visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing state visit to the Maldives saw high-level participation and significant bilateral agreements that summarize a roadmap for future cooperation by re-confirming the Indian-alive ties.

In a private press briefing on Friday, Foreign Minister Vikram Misri emphasized the importance of the visit and described it in a productive and timely. Maldives G. Balasubramanian and Additional Secretary Puneet Agrawal’s high commissioner, Misri, gave a detailed explanation of the developments of the day.

“As you know, in a two -day visit to Prime Minister Maldives. You are all familiar with the fact that you have a third visit to the Maldives. Also, the first head of the government is to visit the Maldives during the administration of President Muizzu,” he said.

Reflecting the ceremonial importance of this situation, Misri announced that the Prime Minister Muizzu and his cabinet was taken warmly in the arrival of the airport. “This was a very special gesture by the President. The Prime Minister also preserved a ceremonial guard and was welcomed with a special cultural performance.”

This ceremony welcomed the ground for important discussions and on Fridays, Prime Minister and President Muizzu had limited and negotiations at the delegation level. “This gave both leaders the opportunity to review the entire range of the problems in bilateral relationship. Indian-alives renewed various aspects of their relations, and they have been reflected in the progress since October 2024, when President Muizzu visited India during a state visit.

The negotiations were followed by signing important agreements. “You would be familiar with the two sides and the agreements between the two sides would see the agreement of the zapti change ceremony. Let me review the signed lock agreements and mouses. RS 4.850 Crore is in the first places for the Maldifs. “

He emphasized the financial restructuring, aiming to alleviate the economic burden of the Maldives. “However, the two sides also signed a change agreement that changed the current dollar loan line between India and Maldives. In particular, with the signature of this amendment agreement, the annual debt reimbursement obligations of Maldives will be reduced by approximately 29 million US dollars per year from approximately $ 51 million.”

Misri has further summarized the MOU series covering different sectors. “Other insights signed today include a agreement on cooperation in the field of Fisheries and Fisheries in Fishing and Fisheries, an agreement between the Institute of Tropical Meteorology of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment; Maldives Security and Technology.”

“There was a consensus that would strengthen the usability and supply of high -quality drugs in the Maldives, and India’s NPCI, India International International Limited’s National Payments Corporation and the resource agreement, and the search for a quest for an inspection of the Maldives.

Misri, who marked key stones, spoke about symbolic and development -oriented initiatives. “In addition, there were a series of announcements and events throughout the day. The two countries agreed to launch negotiations on the Indian-Maldians Free Trade Agreement.

“The Prime Minister also gave more than 3,300 social houses built within the scope of the Indian Receiver Credit Plan in Hulhumale. Two leaders opened the roads and drainage system projects in Addu City and the six -effective community development project. And now, it is used shortly ago.

Environment and health initiatives were also on the agenda of the day. “The two leaders came together for a tree plantation activity carried out within the scope of the initiative taken by Prime Minister Modi in India.

Modi’s visit will continue with important agreements in the Prime Minister of the Republic Square, which will be the guest of honor during the celebration of Independence Day.

“He will also meet with several political leaders of the country, and will interact with the Indian Diaspora living in Maldives, including Itec graduates of Maldives.” He said.

Summarizing the importance of the visit, Misri stressed the strategic consequences. “This is a very timely and on-time and productive visit to both countries and both countries and both countries have provided the opportunity to review our cooperation and continue to build even more. As I said at the beginning, as a result of today’s debates, the India-Maldians have reviewed the common vision for the comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership.

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