Expressing his appreciation, Maldivian President Solih conveyed his commitment to deepen cooperation and partnership with India.
05 Dec 2019 1:31 AM
His remarks come after PM's gesture of gifting a cricket bat signed by the Indian team to Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
12 Jun 2019 10:45 AM
PM Modi will also deliver an address to the Maldivian Parliament, known as the Majlis on June 8.
07 Jun 2019 1:24 AM
On Wednesday, all 80 members of the Parliament voted in favour of inviting Indian Prime Minister designate to deliver a speech at the House.
29 May 2019 7:22 PM
This was followed by Sohil's visit to India in December after New Delhi had announced financial assistance of USD 1.4 billion to Male.
27 May 2019 1:21 PM
The Maldivian media has reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit could take place on June 7-8.
27 May 2019 2:52 AM
India is already extending financial assistance to the Maldives under the government of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
17 Mar 2019 3:43 AM
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale and a number of senior officials will accompany Swaraj during the trip.
16 Mar 2019 1:21 PM
The Maldives is estimated to have racked up over $1.3 billion in debt to China.
20 Dec 2018 12:23 AM
Solih will also call on vice-president M. Venkaiah Naidu and external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
17 Dec 2018 2:43 AM
A meeting was held on Monday between visiting Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid and external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in the capital.
27 Nov 2018 12:11 AM
As in Sri Lanka, in the Maldives too the government found itself in huge debt to the Chinese, apparently to the extent of 25 per cent of its GDP.
19 Nov 2018 12:00 AM
PM Modi and Solih agreed the two countries would be mindful of each other's concerns and the need for stability in the Indian Ocean.
18 Nov 2018 8:32 AM
Sources also said India was the only country invited at the head of state/government level at the swearing-in ceremony.
18 Nov 2018 1:23 AM
PM Modi congratulated President Solih and interacted with leaders from Maldives and other parts of world during the oath taking ceremony.
17 Nov 2018 7:48 PM
On arrival, PM Modi was given red carpet welcome and was received by Maldives Parliament's new Speaker Qasim Ibrahim.
17 Nov 2018 6:41 PM
Surprise defeat of pro-China strongman Abdulla Yameen opened window for India, strategic outpost’s traditional political partner.
17 Nov 2018 11:29 AM
PM Modi had not visited the Maldives so far due to the strained ties between India and Maldives’ outgoing President Abdulla Yameen.
10 Nov 2018 1:35 AM
The Prime Minister will also visit Singapore to take part in the 13th East Asia Summit and other meetings on November 14 and 15.
09 Nov 2018 3:48 PM
A lawyer for the EC, which Yameen accused of colluding with printer to ensure his defeat denied any wrongdoing, including using special ink.
15 Oct 2018 6:29 PM