India always steadfast ally, Maldives president says

President Mohamed Muizzu said on Monday that India has consistently proven to be a steadfast ally to the Maldives.

He made the statement in his address at the official banquet hosted by Droupadi Murmu, President of India. The banquet was held on Monday evening as part of President Muizzu’s state visit to India.

In his address, the president reflected on the shared values, history, and cultural exchanges that had shaped the enduring partnership between Maldives and India over the years.

President Muizzu added, the diplomatic relations between the Maldives and India, on its sixth decade, is poised to flourish to even greater heights.

President Muizzu reiterated his electoral pledge of mutual respect between neighbouring nations.

President Muizzu also expressed confidence on strengthened relations with India, built on mutually beneficial solutions that serve the interests of the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed, officials from the Indian government and the visiting Maldivian delegation attended the official banquet.