New Delhi: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received an official ceremonial welcome at Rashptrapati Bhavan on Monday from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This marks Muizzu's first five-day official visit to India since he assumed office. He was welcomed by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, along with a high-level delegation on his arrival in Delhi on Sunday.
After the ceremonial reception, Muizzu visited Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with PM Modi at the Hyderabad House later in the day.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism about the talks, stating he appreciates Muizzu's commitment to strengthening India-Maldives relations. Jaishankar conveyed this statement in a post on X, indicating that the discussions would provide new momentum to their friendly ties.
During his visit, President Muizzu will meet with several high-ranking Indian officials, including President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and his delegation, he is also set to visit Agra on Tuesday. His agenda includes travelling to Mumbai and Bengaluru for business engagements.