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.
The Maldivian spokesperson said that while the exact date for the trip is yet to be finalised, the two sides are discussing a date, which is convenient to the leaders of both countries.
The talks focused on expanding bilateral defence cooperation and expediting the implementation of various projects in this regard. These talks are significant as India's relations with the Maldives strained after President Mohamed Muizzu came to power.
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Jaishankar wrapped up a significant visit to Male on Sunday. During the visit, he assured the Maldives' top leadership that the country remains a key partner for India in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.
Muizzu committed to preserving and strengthening relations with India, calling it an "invaluable partner" with whom the Maldives shared deep and historic ties. The relations between India and the Maldives came under strain since Muizzu, considered pro-China, came to power.
Muizzu conveyed deep sadness upon hearing about the landslides in Wayanad District, Kerala, which resulted in over a hundred fatalities and many more injuries. He described the enormous loss of life, disruption to livelihoods, and widespread destruction caused by the disaster.
The marked change in his policy towards India came as in May this year the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the Maldives that it faces a high risk of debt distress without significant policy changes.
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) informed local media that medical evacuation services have resumed via Dornier flights and helicopters, now operated by a civilian crew sent from India.
Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem, a state minister at the Environment Ministry, was arrested along with her ex-husband Adam Rameez and two others. Both of them worked with Muizzu as members of the Male City Council and have been suspended from their positions.
The relations between India and the Maldives were strained after Muizzu rose to power on an 'India Out' campaign and demanded the expulsion of Indian troops from his country. However, the relations seem to have thawed a bit after Muizzu attended PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony on June 9.
Muizzu was one of the distinguished foreign leaders who attended PM Modi's glittering swearing-in ceremony on Sunday after strained ties between India and the Maldives. The pro-China Maldives President had ordered the expulsion of Indian troops from his country.
At the dinner, Muizzu was seen sitting next to PM Modi, sharing a laugh. The photo of the same went viral on social media platforms, where netizens started speculating about the conversation between the two world leaders.
Top leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday graced the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
"Delighted to call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives today in New Delhi. Look forward to India and Maldives working together closely," Jaishankar wrote on social media after the meeting in New Delhi.
PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR Vision'. He emphasised that in his third term, India will continue to work for the peace, progress and prosperity of the region in close partnership with the countries.
It is learnt that India has already sent invites to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and some other leaders of the countries chosen to grace the ceremony.
This would be Muizzu's first visit to India after the recent months witnessed a strained in the relations between India and the Maldives. Muizzu had demanded the expulsion of Indian troops from the island nation, which was completed ahead of the May 10 deadline set by the Maldivian President.
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