Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on a four-day India visit, said he would not to anything to undermine India’s security and called New Delhi a “valued partner.” He urged Indian tourists to return, which is key to its economy.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a five-day state visit, hoping for New Delhi's continuing support as his Indian Ocean nation recovers from an economic crisis.

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met Indian leader Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday in an effort to deepen ties after months of strained relations over the island nation's growing links with China.

During his visit, Muizzu, alongside Prime Minister Modi, launched the RuPay card, inaugurated the runway of Hanimaadoo International Airport, and handed over 700 social housing units built under Exim Bank’s Buyer's Credit Facilities.

India has stepped up its financial support to the Maldives following talks between visiting President Muizzu and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday also launched the RuPay card in the Maldives

India has stepped up its development assistance to the Maldives after the two leaders held talks in New Delhi in a bid to repair strained ties that saw the president of the Indian Ocean archipelago fo

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu was given a red carpet welcome on his first state visit to India Monday, a trip Prime Minister Narenda Modi said marked a "new chapter" to reset troubled ties.