India and the Maldives on Friday exchanged eight important agreements covering debt repayment, fisheries, digital payments, and a new Line of Credit worth Rs 4,850 crore, during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Malé.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu released commemorative stamps on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of India-Maldives diplomatic relations. Reflecting the age-old bilateral ties between the two countries,

PM Modi and the Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu also addressed a joint press meet where PM Modi the growing security cooperation between the two nations reflects the depth of their trust.

This comes after reports of a Chinese research vessel, suspected to be a surveillance ship, completing a 51-day deployment in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Arabian Sea in May this year. Misri also added that India continues to work very closely with the Maldives on any issues that might impinge on not just India’s security,

Maldives' former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Friday held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hoped that latter's visit would further strengthen the ties of friendship between India and Maldives.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday that Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has expressed his commitment to the security-related concerns and added that both sides have agreed to move forward together.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Male, where he was received with a warm welcome by President Mohamed Muizzu. Watch the video to know more.#pmmodi #maldives #pmmodibvisit #pmmodiinmaldives #moh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing state visit to the Maldives saw high-level engagements and significant bilateral agreements, reaffirming India-Maldives ties and outlining a roadmap for future cooperation.