PM Modi In Maldives / President Muizzu arrives with an army of ministers to welcome PM Modi in Maldives

PM Modi In Maldives: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Maldives on Friday, 25 July 2025 after concluding his UK visit. At the Male airport, Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu gave him such a grand welcome that even China and Pakistan were surprised to see this sight. President Muizzu himself reached the airport to receive Prime Minister Modi and took the entire cabinet with him. He was accompanied by many senior leaders including Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, Finance Minister, Home Security Minister, who gave a warm welcome to PM Modi.

India's diplomacy changed Maldives' attitude

This grand welcome once again proved India's diplomatic strength. This welcome of PM Modi in Maldives is no less than a shock for China and Pakistan. Until some time ago, President Muizzu was a staunch opponent of India. His election campaign was based on anti-India slogans, and after coming to power, he tried to reduce Indian influence from Maldives. Muizzu had started working at the behest of China and Pakistan at that time.

But India completely changed the situation of Maldives with its savvy diplomacy. When the economy of Male started faltering and China tried to trap Maldives in its debt trap, then Muizzu understood that India is his real well-wisher. After this, he changed his stance and again sought cooperation from India.

India's cooperation became the strength of Maldives

Prime Minister Modi gave every possible help to Maldives. Recently, during an accident in Maldives, India immediately provided humanitarian aid. This cooperation further strengthened India's image in Maldives. Now on PM Modi's visit to Maldives, President Muizzu gave a grand welcome to him and gave a clear message to China and Pakistan that Maldives is now on the path of strong relations with India.

Chief Guest of Independence Day

Maldives is celebrating its 60th Independence Day on 26 July 2025. On this occasion, President Muizzu has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest. This invitation is a symbol of deep and friendly relations between India and Maldives. Although Muizzu's initial tenure saw tensions in the relations between the two countries due to his inclination towards China, now the relations are back on track. Muizzu has also recently visited India, which has further strengthened the trust between the two countries.

New chapter of India-Maldives relations

This visit of Prime Minister Modi is an important step towards further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Maldives. India's diplomacy not only won over Maldives, but also strengthened its position in the regional power balance. This visit is a symbol of India's growing power not only for Maldives, but in the entire Indian Ocean region.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi lands in Male, Maldives, to a warm welcome by President Mohamed Muizzu, the country's Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Finance Minister and Minister of Homeland Security. pic.twitter.com/blw3o0uonP

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