Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to Make First Bilateral Visit to India
Muizzu's visit aims to strengthen ties after a period of strained relations, focusing on cooperation and regional security.
- President Mohamed Muizzu will visit India from October 6 to 10, marking his first bilateral trip since assuming office.
- The visit follows a series of diplomatic efforts to improve relations between India and the Maldives, which had cooled after Muizzu's 'India Out' campaign.
- Muizzu will meet with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues.
- The visit includes stops in Mumbai and Bengaluru, where Muizzu will attend business events and meet with the Maldivian diaspora.
- India recently extended financial support to the Maldives by rolling over a $50 million Treasury Bill, signaling a thaw in relations.