PM Modi departs for residence after concluding go to to Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (July 26, 2025) left for residence after wrapping up his two-day go to to the Maldives the place he joined the celebrations marking the island nation’s sixtieth Independence Day.

“A very fruitful & productive State visit to Maldives concludes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for India,” the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated in an X publish.

Mr. Modi reached right here on Friday (July 25) on the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu.

On Saturday (July 26), the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed on the iconic Republic Square, the place he graced the Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives because the visitor of honour.

“It was an honour to attend the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives. This momentous occasion showcased the rich cultural heritage and vibrant spirit of the Maldivian people,” Mr. Modi stated in a social media publish.

“It also signified the country’s journey of transformation over the years gone by. From its ancient maritime traditions to global leadership in critical areas like climate change, the Maldives has carved a unique place for itself on the world stage. My best wishes to the great Maldivian people,” he added.

Earlier, he additionally interacted with the Indian neighborhood within the Maldives and counseled their contribution to the Indian Ocean archipelago’s progress.

“The Indian diaspora continues to be one of the strongest bridges between India and the world. We are very proud of our diaspora,” he stated in a publish on X.

He interacted with the beneficiaries of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, and stated that they “truly embody the spirit of the India-Maldives friendship and the deep-rooted ties that unite our two nations”.

On Friday, the Prime Minister held in depth talks with President Muizzu, specializing in deepening bilateral cooperation in a variety of areas, together with commerce, defence and maritime safety.

After the talks, India introduced a ₹4,850 crore line of credit score for the Maldives and agreed to finalise a free commerce deal quickly.