The Maldives is India’s key maritime neighbour within the Indian Ocean Area (File)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the Authorities and the individuals of the archipelago nation on the event of Eid-Al-Fitr and likewise highlighted the cultural and civilisational linkages between the 2 international locations that return in time.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed that “as we have fun Eid al-Fitr with conventional fervour, individuals internationally are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness, that are important in constructing a peaceable and inclusive world that all of us aspire for.”
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi prolonged heat greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. @MMuizzu, the Authorities & the individuals of the Republic of Maldives,” the Indian Excessive Fee stated in a put up on X.
On the auspicious event of Eid-Al-Fitr, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India 🇮🇳 @NarendraModi prolonged heat greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. @MMuizzu, the Authorities & the individuals of the Republic of Maldives 🇲🇻.
The total PR is right here: 👇@IndianDiplomacypic.twitter.com/6TGwGKDalc
— India in Maldives (@HCIMaldives) April 10, 2024
In his message, Prime Minister Modi additionally highlighted the cultural and civilisational linkages shared by India and Maldives that return in time. The India-Maldives ties have come underneath stress as Mohamed Muizzu, extensively seen as a pro-China chief, maintained after assuming cost because the president in November that he’ll hold his election promise of evicting Indian navy personnel from his nation.
There have been 88 Indian navy personnel manning three aviation platforms within the Maldives. The primary batch of 26 Indian navy personnel have been changed by civilian personnel.
The Maldives is India’s key maritime neighbour within the Indian Ocean Area (IOR) and occupies a particular place in its initiatives like ‘SAGAR’ (Safety and Progress for All within the Area) and the ‘Neighbourhood First Coverage’ of the Modi authorities.
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