Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Hailing ties with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark two-day visit to the country, asserting that it has given a major boost to the bilateral ties between the two neighbours.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will also support the Maldives in ‘strengthening its defence capabilities’.

Maldives, which has had a pro-China tilt in the past, seems to be warming up to India with President Mohamed Muizzu praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "wonderful person". Coming from someone who rose to power on an "India Out" campaign,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a visit to the Maldives on Saturday, renewing ties by offering infrastructure projects and vital financial assistance to the cash-strapped Indian Ocean nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to enhance India's development partnership with the Maldives in a two-day visit this week to the Indian Ocean archipelago, where India competes with China for influence.

Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide ranging talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at the President’s Office in Male as both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum