Maldives President Muizzu thanked PM Modi for a productive visit, which is expected to boost tourism and strengthen ties. The visit included signing four MoUs and three agreements, as well as initiating Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

On PM Modi's visit, Maldives President Muizzu said, "He is a wonderful person who is very fond of building relationships with India's neighbours."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.

Maldivian President Muizzu, despite earlier tensions and pro-China leanings, now praises PM Modi, acknowledging India as a key partner. India provided $565 million in aid, aiming to stabilize the Maldives' economy,

Hailing ties with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark two-day visit to the country, asserting that it has given a major boost to the bilateral ties between the two neighbours.

Maldives, which has had a pro-China tilt in the past, seems to be warming up to India with President Mohamed Muizzu praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "wonderful person". Coming from someone who rose to power on an "India Out" campaign,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to enhance India's development partnership with the Maldives in a two-day visit this week to the Indian Ocean archipelago, where India competes with China for influence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday evening. The meeting focused on consolidating cooperation in areas of trade, defence, and infrastructure, marking a major turnaround in the ties after a spell of unease.