PM Modi attends Maldives Independence day event as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives at Republic Square in Male, where he was honoured as the ‘Guest of Honour’. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu was also present at the event.
The Maldives gained independence from British colonial rule on July 26, 1965. To mark the occasion, a grand celebration was organized at the Republic Square, which was attended by dignitaries from across the world. The Prime Minister of India, who is on a two-day visit to the Maldives, was invited as the Guest of Honour for the event.
PM Modi arrived at the Republic Square amidst a grand ceremony, where he was received by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and other high-ranking officials. The Prime Minister was greeted with a 21-gun salute and a guard of honour.
During the event, the Maldivian President presented a commemorative plaque to PM Modi, marking his special status as the Guest of Honour. PM Modi, in his speech, congratulated the Maldivian people on the occasion of their Independence Day and praised the country’s progress in recent years.
“It is a great honour to be here today to celebrate the 60th Independence Day of the Maldives. I am delighted to see the progress that the Maldives has made in recent years. The country has made significant strides in areas such as tourism, infrastructure development, and economic growth,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the strong bond between India and the Maldives, saying that the two countries have enjoyed a deep and abiding friendship for over six decades.
“The Maldives and India have a special relationship that is built on trust, mutual respect, and shared values. We have worked together on various initiatives, including in the areas of defence, security, and economic cooperation,” PM Modi said.
On the sidelines of the event, PM Modi also met with members of the Indian community in Maldives. The Prime Minister thanked them for their contributions to the development of the Maldives and acknowledged their role in strengthening the ties between the two countries.
The Maldives-India relationship has been strengthening in recent years, with the two countries signing several agreements and memorandums of understanding. The Maldives has also been a key player in India’s neighbourhood-first policy, with the country supporting India’s efforts to promote regional cooperation and stability.
PM Modi’s visit to the Maldives is seen as a significant development in the relationship between the two countries. The visit is expected to further strengthen the ties between India and the Maldives and promote greater cooperation in areas such as trade, tourism, and defence.
In conclusion, PM Modi’s attendance at the Maldives Independence Day celebrations as Guest of Honour is a significant development in the relationship between India and the Maldives. The visit is expected to further strengthen the ties between the two countries and promote greater cooperation in areas such as trade, tourism, and defence.
