Mohamed Muizzu
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Was China discussed during PM Modi and Muizzu's meeting? Here's what MEA said
India | Jul 25, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTForeign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that India remains engaged with the Maldives on all matters that could affect their shared security interests in the region.
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UPI, trade pact: How PM Modi's Maldives visit signals a fresh start in bilateral ties | Explained
Explainers | Jul 25, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTThis is PM Modi's third visit to the Maldives since taking office in 2014, and it comes at a time when both countries are seeking to explore a new chapter in their relationship. The visit is expected to open key avenues for cooperation, especially in the economic and digital sectors.
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PM Modi to visit UK and Maldives from July 23-26, says MEA; key focus on trade, bilateral relations
India | Jul 20, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTPM Modi will be the 'Guest of Honour' at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives on July 26. Besides, the two leaders will discuss a plethora of issues, including mutual cooperation, India-Maldives Joint Vision and other.
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India will continue to support Maldives defence: Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks
India | Jan 08, 2025, 04:42 PM ISTThe Indian defence minister noted that the visit of the President of the Maldives has provided a new orientation to the bilateral relationship, and the Joint Vision Document released during the visit acts as a guiding principle for both nations.
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Jaishankar holds talks with Maldives Foreign Minister Khaleel, EAM says India always stood by Male
World | Jan 03, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTIndia and the Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border trade with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserting that New Delhi has always stood by the island nation.
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China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement takes effect from January 1 in a 'significant milestone'
World | Jan 02, 2025, 09:53 PM ISTThe CMFTA, signed in 2014 and approved by the Maldivian Parliament in 2017, was suspended after a regime change in 2018. Its progress gained momentum following President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to China in January 2024.
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UPI now in Maldives: Muizzu introduces payment service amid fallout from 'India Out' campaign
World | Oct 21, 2024, 12:06 PM ISTThe agreement to introduce UPI in Maldives was signed during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the country in August.
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Muizzu meets Shilpa Shetty, Sonakshi, other Bollywood celebrities, urges to shoot films in Maldives
India | Oct 09, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTDuring her meeting with Muizzu, Sonakshi Sinha said she enjoyed the beautiful weather and hospitality in the Maldives, which she said were the top highlights of the country and noted that she frequented the country due to her enthusiasm for diving.
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Diplomacy can't be conducted via lies, deceit: Maldives opposition to Muizzu over 'U-turn' on India
World | Oct 08, 2024, 11:29 PM ISTThe ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge as Maldives President. However, things have now taken a positive turn as he reaffirmed support to strengthened bilateral ties with India, calling it a 'close ally'.
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'Tough to describe Taj Mahal mausoleum's beauty': Maldives President, his wife share 'couple moment'
India | Oct 08, 2024, 12:57 PM ISTArriving earlier that morning as part of a five-day State visit to India, the couple-- the Maldivian President and his wife-- took the opportunity to capture memorable photographs in front of the iconic monument.
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PM Modi to visit Maldives next year, dates to be announced soon: Foreign Secretary Misri
World | Oct 08, 2024, 08:04 AM ISTThe Maldivian President extended an invitation to the Prime Minister Modi to visit Maldives on a State visit next year. According to MEA, the Prime Minister accepted the invitation and "the dates for the visit will worked out through diplomatic channels".
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Maldives President Muizzu to visit Agra, Taj Mahal to remain shut for public for 2 hours | DETAILS
India | Oct 08, 2024, 07:06 AM ISTUpon his arrival at the Agra airport, Muizzu and his wife will be welcomed by State Minister Yogendra Updhyay on behalf of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. From the airport, the couple is scheduled to head to the Taj Mahal for the visit.
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'Will welcome more Indian tourists': Muizzu's desperate call to revive economy after Lakshadweep row
World | Oct 07, 2024, 05:32 PM ISTMuizzu mentioned that India is one of their largest source markets for tourism and expressed hope to welcome more Indian tourists to the Maldives.
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PM Modi, Maldives President hold bilateral talks, vow to boost defence cooperation | KEY TAKEAWAYS
World | Oct 07, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTMuizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.
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'India has always played role of first responder for Maldives': PM Modi tells Muizzu | WATCH
World | Oct 07, 2024, 02:53 PM ISTThe Indian Prime Minister emphasised how New Delhi has always given preference to Male and its people by launching multiple projects. This year, PM Modi said the State Bank of India (SBI) did a rollover of 100 million dollars of the Treasury Bench of Maldives.
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'Maldives will never do anything to harm India': Prez Muizzu's big remark without naming China
India | Oct 07, 2024, 10:47 AM ISTIn his first first bilateral visit to India Muizzu's comments underline growing bonhomie after a diplomatic stand-off last year over three Maldivian ministers' comments about Prime Minister Modi.
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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
India | Oct 07, 2024, 11:13 AM ISTMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial guard of honor at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, October 7. He was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Maldives President Muizzu lands in New Delhi for first bilateral visit | What's on agenda
World | Oct 06, 2024, 06:43 PM ISTDuring this visit, President Muizzu will hold meetings with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials.
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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to visit India on October 6-10, MEA confirms
World | Oct 04, 2024, 04:28 PM ISTEarlier, Muizzu denied pursuing an 'India Out' agenda, saying that he never had any problem against any one country. Relations between India and the Maldives came under great strain after Muizzu took power and demanded the withdrawal of Indian military personnel in the island nation.
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Maldives: Muizzu denies pursuing 'India Out' campaign, condemns derogatory remarks against PM Modi
World | Sep 28, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTThe ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since November last year when Muizzu took charge and demanded the expulsion of Indian military personnel. Things escalated when Maldivian deputy ministers made disparaging remarks against PM Modi after his Lakshadweep visit.