Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:01pm on 25 Jul 2025,Friday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Malé, declared India and the Maldives “not just neighbours, but co-travellers,” celebrating 60 years of diplomatic ties. Speaking alongside Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, he announced a ₹4,850 crore ($565 million) line of credit for infrastructure projects and launched talks for the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement. The leaders also unveiled commemorative stamps and inaugurated housing, road, and defence projects. Modi reaffirmed India’s role as a “First Responder” in crises, emphasizing mutual trust in defence cooperation. The visit highlighted India’s “Neighbourhood First” and “MAHASAGAR” visions for regional partnerships and maritime collaboration.
