Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi completed his visit to Britain on Friday (July 25, 2025) and reached Maldives’s capital Male on a two-day (25-26 July 2025) visit. During this time, the President of Maldives, Prof. Chinese-ideology, broke the protocol and reached the airport to welcome Prime Minister Modi. Apart from President Mujju, the top four ministers of the Maldives government were also seen standing at the airport to welcome PM Modi. These four top ministers included Maldives Foreign Minister, Defense Minister, Finance Minister and Minister in Home Affairs.

Maldives President sent invitation to PM Modi

In fact, Maldives President Mujju invited Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi to attend the 60th Independence Day celebrations of Maldives on Saturday (July 26, 2025) as the chief guest. However, PM Modi’s visit is showing improvement in stressful relations between India and Maldives, which had been stressful since the formation of the government of Mohammad Mujju, influenced by China’s ideology in 2023.

India out campaign and PM Relations were stressed after comments against Modi

In 2023, Mohammad Mujju started the ‘India Out’ campaign, on the strength of which he also gained power in Maldives. Mohammad Mujju, influenced by the Chinese ideology, spoke of freeing Maldives from India’s influence. After this, many comments were made against PM Modi on behalf of Maldives officials, which made the relationship between the two countries tense.

How to improve the relations between India and Maldives

However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohammad Mujju held a bilateral meeting on Friday (July 25, 2025) and held talks to improve the bilateral relations of India-Maldives. During this time, the leaders of both countries discussed cooperation on many issues including trade, tourism, defense and infrastructure. At the same time, PM Modi also announced 72 vehicles and many other equipment to the Ministry of Defense for the Maldives army.

Assuming of cooperation on which issues

• India expands the Line of Credit of $ 565 million to Maldives
• Maldives annual loan payment was reduced on the assistance of loan of the Government of India
• Negotiations started on the free trade agreement between India-Maldives
• Joint memorial postage stamp issued on completion of 60 years of India-Maldives relations
• Hand over 3300 social houses under India’s credit facility
• Inauguration of Road and Drainage System Project in Addu City
• Inauguration of 6 High Impact Community Development Projects in Maldives
• Announces 72 vehicles and other equipment to Maldives’s Ministry of Defense

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During the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maldives President Mohammad Mujju made a statement about Maldives’ relations with India. Addressing a joint press conference with PM Modi, Maldives President Mohammad Mujju said that India is a major source for the tourism sector of Maldives. Therefore, we have discussed the methods of more expansion of this important area.

President Muizu said, “To further strengthen the direct connectivity between India and Maldives, we have had important talks to increase cooperation and contact like starting direct flights.”

Discussion about increasing cooperation in the field of environment

He said, “Apart from this, we have also discussed about cooperation in the field of environment. In this we have also talked about opportunities to further increase technical cooperation and more in important areas like waste management, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy, water and hygiene.”

VIDEO | Addressing a joint presser along with PM Narendra Modi, The Maldives President Mohamed Muzzu (@Mmuizzu) Said, “India remains a key source market for Maldivian tourism. pic.twitter.com/5fqkrezohi

– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) July 25, 2025

Happiness expressed on starting discussion on free trade agreement

During his third official visit to Maldives, PM Modi also announced to start a dialogue between India and Maldives regarding the free trade agreement. To this, President Mujju said, “I am happy to announce a conversation between India and Maldives on the free trade agreement/FTA. This historical initiative is an important step towards strengthening our economic partnership.”

Prime Minister Modi told Maldives the most trusted friend

At the same time, during the joint press conference, PM Modi has called Maldives the most Kariba neighbor and the most trusted friend. He said, “Maldives have a special place in India’s policy of ‘Nebarhood First’ and ‘Ocean Vision’. Whether it is time of epidemic or any kind of disaster, India helped Maldives without losing time, providing essential items.”

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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi reached Maldives on his two -day visit on Friday (July 25, 2025). On the invitation of Maldives President Mohammad Mujju, PM Modi will participate in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of Maldives as the chief guest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with 21 cannon salutes at the ceremony held in the capital Male.

To welcome PM Modi, Maldives capital Male has been put in colorful banners, big posters of PM Modi. At the same time, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by decorating the Indian tricolor on many major intersections of the capital including Republic Square and the main roads going to Male International Airport. Not only this, a very big picture has also been put on the building of the Ministry of Defense of Maldives to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi arrives on Maldives’s third official visit

This visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is his third official visit to Maldives. Apart from this, PM Modi is the first foreign nation head to reach the official visit to Maldives after Mohammad Muizu took power as President.

China will go to Tilamila after seeing the reception of PM Modi

However, despite being very tension in the relations between India and Maldives for some time, PM Modi will get to see such reception and hospitality in the Maldives. Actually, China is engaged in maintaining its impact by reducing India’s influence on Maldives. Two years ago, in 2023, Mozu Mujju came to power with a majority in power with the promise of Maldives ‘policy of Bharat I’ and ending India’s influence on Maldives.

After Maldives came to power, Mohammad Mujju traveled to his official visit to Beijing, the capital of China instead of New Delhi. During the visit, China entered into an agreement with Maldives for non-fatal weapons without any cost and also agreed to train the soldiers of Maldives.

But today after two years, India and Maldives are seen returning to track again. With this, China is seen to be shattering its desire to establish its influence in the Indian Ocean through the Maldives.

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Prime Minister Modi will be on a tour of Britain and Maldives between July 23-26. PM Modi will first reach the UK on July 23 and will attend several bilateral programs in London. PM Modi will meet UK Prime Minister Sir Kir Stmper on July 24.

Sources are being quoted as saying that during PM Modi’s visit, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) can also be announced between India and the UK. FTA is said to be very important for both India and the UK. Especially keeping in mind the new tariff policy of US President Trump.

There will be discussion about bilateral relations with Prime Minister Kir Stmper

This will be PM Modi’s fourth visit to UK. During this visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold extensive discussions with Prime Minister Starmer on the entire aspects of India-UK bilateral relations. The two leaders will also exchange ideas on issues of regional and global importance.

King Charles III and PM Modi may meet

During this time, Prime Minister Modi and King Charles III of UK are also expected to meet. During this visit, both sides will also review the progress of comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP), focusing special focus on trade and economy, technology and innovation, defense and safety, climate, health, education and people.

PM Modi will visit Maldives on 25-26 July

At the same time, in the second phase of his visit, Prime Minister Modi will be on a visit to Maldives on 25-26 July. On the invitation of Dr. Mohammad Mujju, President of Maldives, PM Modi will visit Maldives. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s third visit to Maldives and PM Modi’s first visit to Maldives during Dr. Mohammad Mujju’s President’s period.

PM Modi will be the chief guest of Maldives’s 60th independence ceremony

In Maldives, Prime Minister Modi will be the chief guest at the 60th anniversary of Maldives on 26 July. During this visit, PM Modi will meet the President of Maldives, Dr. Mohammad Muizzu and discuss issues of mutual interest. The two leaders will also take stock of the progress made in the implementation of the India-Maldives joint approach for the comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership of the President of Maldives in October 2024.

This journey shows the importance of India to its sea neighbor, Maldives, whose neighbor’s first policy and vision remains a special place in the ocean. This journey will give both sides an opportunity to deepen and strengthen their close bilateral relations.

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