India and the Maldives on Friday unveiled a significant reset in bilateral relations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a ₹4,850 crore lin

PM Modi attended Maldives' 60th Independence Day as Guest of Honor in Male. He met top leaders, reaffirmed strong India-Maldives ties, and highlighted shared democratic values. Both sides emphasized development cooperation and regional partnership under India's ‘Neighborhood First’ policy.

PM Modi was warmly welcomed by President Mohamed Muizzu and top ministers in his Cabinet at the iconic Republic Square, the venue of the ceremony at the heart of the Maldivian capital.

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.

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

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.

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.

India-Maldives fisheries agreement boosts sustainable fishing, aquaculture, and eco-tourism, enhancing resource management and industry resilience.