Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu signals stronger ties with India during meeting with EAM S Jaishankar

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met in Male, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations. Muizzu expressed appreciation for India's support and highlighted the completion of water and sewerage projects on 28 Maldives islands. Jaishankar, who also met Maldivian Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon to discuss security cooperation, emphasized the importance of reinforcing ties between the two nations. This visit follows Muizzu's earlier trip to India for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in, signaling a renewed focus on regional cooperation.