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  India will continue to support Maldives defence: Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks

  India | January 08, 2025 16:42 IST

  The 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 | January 03, 2025 15:58 IST

  India 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 | January 02, 2025 21:53 IST

  The 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 | October 21, 2024 12:06 IST

  The 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 | October 09, 2024 11:40 IST

  During 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 | October 08, 2024 23:29 IST

  The 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 | October 08, 2024 12:57 IST

  Arriving 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 | October 08, 2024 8:04 IST

  The 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 | October 08, 2024 7:06 IST

  Upon 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 | October 07, 2024 17:32 IST

  Muizzu 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 | October 07, 2024 14:43 IST

  Muizzu, 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 | October 07, 2024 14:53 IST

  The 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 | October 07, 2024 10:47 IST

  In 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 | October 07, 2024 11:13 IST

  Maldives 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 | October 06, 2024 18:43 IST

  During 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 | October 04, 2024 16:28 IST

  Earlier, 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 | September 28, 2024 11:25 IST

  The 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.

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  'Misunderstandings resolved': Maldives admits ties with India affected after ouster of Indian troops

  World | September 15, 2024 18:35 IST

  The Foreign Minister said that relations with India had faced challenges, particularly following President Muizzu’s campaign to remove a small contingent of Indian troops from the Maldives. Zameer said that the "misunderstandings" between the two countries have been resolved.

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  Maldives, China to boost defence cooperation, sign MoUs for transactions in respective currencies

  World | September 15, 2024 11:46 IST

  The Maldives and China explored ways to enhance their defence cooperation, according to the defence ministry. In a post on X on Friday, the Maldives' Ministry of Defence announced that Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun.

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  Maldives ministers who mocked PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit in January, resigned: Report

  World | September 10, 2024 23:46 IST

  Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson at the President's Office, announced Muizzu's visit on the same day when two junior ministers, suspended in January for derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi - resigned from the government.