Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has participated in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives, concluding a two-day visit to the island nation.

India is our closest partner, of course. I’m sure it is even better now," Muizzu said. The President said that the Maldives was looking forward to the completion of the free trade agreement (FTA) with India.

Earlier in the day, Modi was welcomed by Muizzu at the iconic Republic Square, the venue of the ceremony at the heart of the Maldivian capital. Modi sat next to Muizzu and watched the over 50-minute event marking the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Maldives,

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohamed Muizzu of the Republic of the Maldives, and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia,

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on the 60th anniversary of Maldives' Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral relations. Xi emphasized readiness to deepen cooperation with the Maldives.

Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has strongly criticized the anti-India campaign led by the current government last year. He called India Maldives’ “first responder” in every national crisis and urged respect for the longstanding bilateral ties.

As President Anura Kumara Dissanayake embarks on a State visit to the Maldives, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu expresses his gratitude to Sri Lanka for its strong commitment to the

A visit to the ancient city of Side, nestled on the Turkish Riviera, reveals just that. Dating back to the 7th century BC, Side boasts ruins including a Roman forum, a theatre, and a reconstructed Greek fountain. The fountain showcases ingenious technology used to channel water into the city from the mountains.

During his Maldives visit, PM Modi met VP Latheef, discussing technology, infrastructure, energy and climate change to strengthen bilateral ties.