Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23pm on 25 Jul 2025,Friday India Global
During his two-day visit to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s “friendship first” approach, announcing a ₹4,850 crore credit line for infrastructure development. Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held comprehensive talks, marking a reset in ties strained since Muizzu’s “India Out” campaign. The visit saw the inauguration of several India-backed projects, including a new defence ministry building. Modi pledged continued defence cooperation, maritime security collaboration, and support through India’s Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR policies. He also highlighted the growing success of UPI in the Maldives. The leaders committed to a bilateral investment treaty and free trade negotiations.
