Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Along with Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also attended the event. “The productive talks with President Muizzu will add significant energy to our bilateral relations.

On PM Modi's visit, Maldives President Muizzu said, "He is a wonderful person who is very fond of building relationships with India's neighbours." , India News, Times Now

Maldivian President Muizzu, despite earlier tensions and pro-China leanings, now praises PM Modi, acknowledging India as a key partner. India provided $565 million in aid, aiming to stabilize the Maldives' economy,

Prime Minister Modi sought to drive home the message of unity and friendship as he met with political leaders from different parties in the Maldives. The PM who is on a two-day state visit to the island nation,

Hailing ties with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark two-day visit to the country, asserting that it has given a major boost to the bilateral ties between the two neighbours.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to enhance India's development partnership with the Maldives in a two-day visit this week to the Indian Ocean archipelago, where India competes with China for influence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday evening. The meeting focused on consolidating cooperation in areas of trade, defence, and infrastructure, marking a major turnaround in the ties after a spell of unease.