India, Maldives agree on Economic and Maritime Security Partnership
Addressing the press after his talks with Dr Muizzu, the Prime Minister said India is Maldives' closest neighbour and a close friend.
Addressing the press after his talks with Dr Muizzu, the Prime Minister said India is Maldives' closest neighbour and a close friend.
The two leaders virtually inaugurated the runway at Hanimaadhoo International Airport in the Maldives, a development supported by India.
Shortly after his arrival, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on the Maldivian leader.
India, Dr Jaishankar said, has been a key provider of development assistance to the Maldives.
During the meeting, Jaishankar said, he had a frank conversion with Zameer on bilateral relations between India and Maldives.
According to Maldivian media reports, the Island nation's President Mohamed Muizzu has formally conveyed this to India.
The formal request was made by the new President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during his meeting with the Minister of Earth Sciences of India, Kiren Rijiju, at the President's Office earlier today.
