Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:00am on 25 Jul 2025,Friday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Maldives marks a pivotal reset in bilateral ties strained by President Muizzu’s earlier “India Out” stance and pro-China tilt. Modi, attending the 60th Independence Day as Guest of Honour, will meet Muizzu to advance the Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership. India is set to launch UPI services and initiate FTA talks. The visit follows India’s $750M currency swap and $50M treasury bill rollover to aid Maldives’ economy. Modi’s outreach underscores India’s Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR vision, reaffirming strategic cooperation despite past tensions. Several MoUs and infrastructure projects are expected to be unveiled during the two-day visit.
