The Indian defence minister noted that the visit of the President of the Maldives has provided a new orientation to the bilateral relationship, and the Joint Vision Document released during the visit acts as a guiding principle for both nations.
"You can see a pattern in their activities. I leave you to judge their credibility. As far as we are concerned, they have none," the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a weekly press briefing on Friday.
India and the Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border trade with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserting that New Delhi has always stood by the island nation.
Taking to her Instagram handle, Mira Kapoor shared a picture of her husband Shahid Kapoor from their romantic getaway in Maldives where the actor can be seen posing shirtless on a beach while holding her hand. Check out the picture below.
The CMFTA, signed in 2014 and approved by the Maldivian Parliament in 2017, was suspended after a regime change in 2018. Its progress gained momentum following President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to China in January 2024.
Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari, who are rumoured to be a couple, are currently holidaying together in Maldives.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives said in a statement on November 3 that the recent meeting between Mohamed Thoha, the High Commissioner of Maldives in Pakistan and Ahmad Shakib, Afghanistan's chargé d'affaires was not “sanctioned by the Government of Maldives.”
The agreement to introduce UPI in Maldives was signed during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the country in August.
During her meeting with Muizzu, Sonakshi Sinha said she enjoyed the beautiful weather and hospitality in the Maldives, which she said were the top highlights of the country and noted that she frequented the country due to her enthusiasm for diving.
The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge as Maldives President. However, things have now taken a positive turn as he reaffirmed support to strengthened bilateral ties with India, calling it a 'close ally'.
Arriving earlier that morning as part of a five-day State visit to India, the couple-- the Maldivian President and his wife-- took the opportunity to capture memorable photographs in front of the iconic monument.
The Maldivian President extended an invitation to the Prime Minister Modi to visit Maldives on a State visit next year. According to MEA, the Prime Minister accepted the invitation and "the dates for the visit will worked out through diplomatic channels".
Upon his arrival at the Agra airport, Muizzu and his wife will be welcomed by State Minister Yogendra Updhyay on behalf of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. From the airport, the couple is scheduled to head to the Taj Mahal for the visit.
As part of the agreement, the MMA is eligible for financing support from the RBI amounting to $400 million under the US Dollar/Euro Swap Window and Rs 30 billion (Rs 3,000 crore) under the INR Swap Window. The RBI added that the agreement would be valid till June 18, 2027.
Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.
The Indian Prime Minister emphasised how New Delhi has always given preference to Male and its people by launching multiple projects. This year, PM Modi said the State Bank of India (SBI) did a rollover of 100 million dollars of the Treasury Bench of Maldives.
In his first first bilateral visit to India Muizzu's comments underline growing bonhomie after a diplomatic stand-off last year over three Maldivian ministers' comments about Prime Minister Modi.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial guard of honor at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, October 7. He was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.
Kuda Villingili Resort has the biggest pool in the Maldives, is situated in the North Male Atoll. It consists of seventy-five villas and residences in the resort, each with a private pool.
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