Maldivian President Muizzu is currently on his bilateral visit to India. He was accorded ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. In his joint address with PM Modi, Maldivian President Muizzu invited PM Modi to Maldives. This bilateral visit aims to mend ties after relations strained in recent months.. In his joint address with PM Modi, Maldivian President Muizzu invited PM Modi to Maldives. This bilateral visit aims to mend ties after relations strained in recent months.
07 October,2024 05:57 PM IST
Ahead of Maldivian President Muizzu’s ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and EAM Jaishankar’s were seen engaging in a candid conversation’. This has gone viral on the internet. The two were seen conversing for long. PM Modi and EAM again started talking after President Murmu’s arrival. This is Maldivian President Muizzu’s first Bilateral visit to India and aims to mend ties after relations strained in recent months.
07 October,2024 03:50 PM IST
Months after strained relations between India and Maldives, Maldives President Muizzu arrived in India and received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The president will be meeting Indian PM Narendra Modi today in a bid to cement the strained relations between the two countries.
07 October,2024 12:28 PM IST
EAM Dr S Jaishankar is scheduled to pay an official visit to the Maldives from August 09 to 11. The visit aims to strengthen the partnership between the two countries following strained ties with the island country in January. Post his visit in Jan 2023, this is EAM’s first visit to the island after taking charge of the office for the second term. Bilateral tension soared between the nations after President Mizzu demanded removal of 88 Indian military personnel from Maldives.The tension further escalated after 3 Maldivian Dy ministers made derogatory comments against PM Modi over his Lakshadweep visit. On June 09, this year, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu paid a visit to India for the swearing in ceremony of the new Cabinet. EAM Jaishankar’s will focus on strengthening bilateral relationships and propelling India’s ‘Neighbourhood first policy.
09 August,2024 07:51 PM IST
Dr. S Jaishankar, assuming his role as External Affairs Minister in Modi 3.0, expressed gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing the ministry's past successes, including delivering the G20 presidency. Regarding India's relations with Pakistan and China over the next five years, he highlighted the complexities of each relationship. With China, the focus remains on resolving border issues, while with Pakistan, the aim is to address longstanding cross-border terrorism concerns. Jaishankar underscored the significance of India's political stability, achieved through consecutive electoral victories, signaling continuity and reliability in the international arena.
11 June,2024 04:37 PM IST
Maldives President Muizzu and Mauritius Prime Minister Jugnauth have arrived in India to attend Narendra Modi's third inauguration ceremony. Their presence highlights the diplomatic significance of the event, strengthening ties between India and its neighboring nations. Modi's re-election has garnered attention globally, with leaders from various countries converging in Delhi for the occasion. The arrival of these dignitaries underscores the regional cooperation and mutual respect shared among South Asian nations. As preparations for the ceremony continue, anticipation builds for the swearing-in of India's Prime Minister, symbolizing continuity and progress for the world's largest democracy.
09 June,2024 12:07 PM IST
Renowned for its serene beaches and diverse tourism offerings, Lakshadweep continues to captivate travellers seeking tranquillity and adventure alike. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last visit to Lakshadweep has sparked global interest in the destination which is also visible after seeing a spike in Google searches. As a result of PM Modi’s visit, Lakshadweep is witnessing tourists in huge numbers since then. Speaking to ANI, the tourism officer gave insights about Lakshadweep and the growing tourism in the Union territory. He said, “Lakshadweep is a very unique and very isolated tourist destination. We have been streamlining various tourism activities on the Island. Lakshadweep is one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world. Prime Minister visited the Lakshadweep Island last December and the impact of his visit was huge.”Speaking to ANI, a tourist shared his experience and said, “Our experience was amazing and I think we were trying to find a destination like this only where things are raw and not very much commercialized.”
06 April,2024 02:02 PM IST
On the India-Maldives row that soured the relations between two nations, former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has voiced significant concerns regarding the ramifications of India's boycott call on the Maldives, particularly in the context of tourism. Nasheed, currently in India, conveyed apologies on behalf of the Maldivian people and emphasised their wish for Indian tourists to continue visiting the country. Nasheed highlighted the impact of the boycott on the Maldives, stating, "It has impacted the Maldives a lot, and I am actually here in India. I'm very worried about this. I want to say the people of the Maldives are sorry, we are sorry that this has happened. We want Indian people to come on their holidays to the Maldives, and there will not be any change in our hospitality."
09 March,2024 01:12 PM IST
The legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan lauded External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on March 04 over his sharp reaction on Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s ‘bully Indian’ barb. Responding sharply to a question whether “India was being a bully in the region” (sub-continent and the Indian Ocean region), at a book launch event in the national capital, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said “big bullies” don’t provide USD 4.5 billion in aid when neighbours are in distress. Amitabh Bachchan shared a video on his micro-blogging site X wherein S Jaishankar can be seen slamming neibouring country Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu for his Bully remakr for India. Watch video.
04 March,2024 02:30 PM IST
While replying to Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Chowdhury slammed Centre over India vs Maldives row and China’s intrusion bids along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh objected to the Congress leader’s comments in the Parliament and said India “shouldn’t be defamed in the Parliament”. He also said that the country is not weak anymore and it has emerged strong. "I would like to assure the House that India is not weak anymore. India has become strong. If someone dares to stare at India, India has the capability and strength. to give a befitting reply...The country should not be unnecessarily defamed in the forum of the Parliament," the Defence Minister said. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju waded into the debate and countered Adhir Chowdhury’s claims.
06 February,2024 11:57 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
