PM Narendra Modi arrives in Maldives for two-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Friday on a two-day visit, during which he will attend the archipelago nation’s 60th Independence Day celebrations as the chief guest.

Modi was received on arrival by President Mohamed Muizzu, who had invited him for the visit. The two leaders are also scheduled to



hold extensive talks during the trip.

The prime minister was welcomed with a traditional dance performance by children.

This is the first state visit of a head of government that Muizzu is hosting in his presidency since assuming office in November 2023, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.