President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed returned to the Maldives this afternoon, marking the end of their five-day state visit to India from 6 to 10 October 2024.
This landmark visit was President Dr. Muizzu's first state visit since taking office in November 2023, and it was at the invitation of Indian President Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu.
During the visit, President Dr Muizzu held high-level meetings with President Murmu, Prime Minister His Excellency Narendra Modi, and several other senior Indian government officials. These discussions centered on strengthening the friendship and development partnership between the Maldives and India.
A significant outcome of the visit was the adoption of "A Vision for Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership," which will guide the bilateral relationship across various sectors. The two countries also conducted virtual inaugurations and exchanged agreements.
During the high-level talks with Prime Minister Modi, both leaders discussed ongoing initiatives and explored new avenues for cooperation. The discussions covered areas such as social housing, infrastructure development, agriculture and fisheries, trade and investment, human resource development, healthcare, women's empowerment, renewable energy, and maritime and security cooperation.
