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.
Earlier, Muizzu denied pursuing an 'India Out' agenda, saying that he never had any problem against any one country. Relations between India and the Maldives came under great strain after Muizzu took power and demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel in the island nation.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha have recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Now Parineeti has posted her throwback pictures. In these pictures, the actor is seen enjoying herself with her husband Raghav on the beach.
The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since November last year when Muizzu took charge and demanded the expulsion of Indian military personnel. Things escalated when Maldivian deputy ministers made disparaging remarks against PM Modi after his Lakshadweep visit.
The Foreign Minister said that relations with India had faced challenges, particularly following President Muizzu’s campaign to remove a small contingent of Indian troops from the Maldives. Zameer said that the "misunderstandings" between the two countries have been resolved.
The Maldives and China explored ways to enhance their defence cooperation, according to the defence ministry. In a post on X on Friday, the Maldives' Ministry of Defence announced that Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun.
Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson at the President's Office, announced Muizzu's visit on the same day when two junior ministers, suspended in January for derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi - resigned from the government.
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