President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih meets Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra who is visiting the Maldives for the first time since his appointment.
At the meeting held the President's Office today, President Solih President welcomed the Foreign Secretary and praised his extensive career in the diplomatic service.
They reminisced about the two countries' close ties, highlighting that the relationship had seen unprecedented growth in recent years.
At the meeting, the Foreign Secretary emphasized that the Maldives' response to the COVID-19 pandemic was exemplary, as the country has nearly restored its economy to pre-pandemic levels.
He also stated that the Maldives is one of the most important regional partners and that India would continue to support numerous developmental projects in the Maldives.
President Solih also stated that India has consistently proven to be the closest friend of the Maldives. Before concluding the call, the President conveyed his gratitude to the Indian government for its continued support and assistance to the Maldives.
