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Former Maldives President Maumoon Gayoom warmly welcomed PM Modi, emphasizing the significance of his visit. The Maldivian government honored Modi with a ceremonial 21-gun salute and cultural performances. Modi and President Muizzu held delegation-level talks to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Maldives.

Key Points: Maldives Ex-President Gayoom Calls Modi Visit a Privilege

  • Ex-President Gayoom highlights Modi visit as historic privilege
  • Maldives rolls out red carpet with 21-gun salute for PM Modi
  • Modi-Muizzu hold delegation talks to boost bilateral ties
  • India-Maldives mark 60 years of diplomatic relations
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Matter of privilege for Maldives to host PM Modi, Maldives Ex President

Former Maldives President Maumoon Gayoom welcomes PM Modi, calling his visit an honor to strengthen India-Maldives historic ties.

"Warm welcome to Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives. It is a great honour and privilege for us to receive you in our country. – Maumoon Abdul Gayoom"

Male, July 25

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.

Gayoom said that it was a matter of privilege for Maldives to host PM Modi.

In a post on X, Gayoom said, "Warm welcome to Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives. It is a great honour and privilege for us to receive you in our country. May your visit further strengthen the deep rooted ties of friendship, understanding, and cooperation between our two nations."

https://x.com/maumoonagayoom/status/1948670611389382897

Prime Minister Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also held delegation-level talks in Male.

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival in Male today.

"Commemorating 60 years of special & historic India-Maldives ties. PM Narendra Modi arrived at the Republic Square to a warm & colourful ceremonial welcome & Guard of Honour. Warmly welcomed by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Delegation level talks lie ahead," he said in a post on X.

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1948697788918759922

The Maldivian president said in a post on X, "Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome during his state visit to the Maldives. His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu received the Prime Minister at Republic Square, where Aminiya School students performed a cultural dance. MNDF presented the Prime Minister with a 21-gun salute following which he inspected a Guard of Honour."

https://x.com/presidencymv/status/1948694382883868782

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu accompanied PM Modi at the venue, where the national anthems of both India and Maldives were played. PM Modi received a 21-gun salute at the ceremonial welcome. Children performed a dance at the venue. PM Modi met with the ministers and officials of the Maldivian Cabinet at Republic Square.

Meanwhile, the ministry of defence building in the Maldivian capital displayed a giant photograph of PM Modi.

He is visiting the island nation at the invitation of Muizzu and will attend the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the country as the Guest of Honour.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the diplomatic niceties are important, I hope PM Modi also discusses serious issues like climate change that threaten Maldives' very existence. India should take leadership in helping small island nations adapt.
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Ananya R
The cultural dance and warm welcome shows how much Maldivians respect India. Our countries share centuries-old connections. Jai Hind! 🙏 So proud to see our PM representing us so well on international stage.
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Vikram M
I appreciate the positive diplomacy, but let's not forget Maldives' recent tilt towards China. India must be careful with our investments there - we shouldn't be taken for granted while China builds military bases in our backyard.
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Priya S
The giant photo of PM Modi at Maldives' defense ministry is quite something! Shows India's growing soft power. As an Indian tourist who loves Maldives, this makes me happy. More flights between our countries please!
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Karthik V
️60 years of friendship is no small achievement. India was first to recognize Maldives' independence. We've helped during coups, tsunamis, and COVID. Hope the new Maldivian government remembers this history when making foreign policy choices.

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