Male, 38, Maldives

Maldives' Muizzu rushes to mend ties with India as China debt squeeze looms

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who pushed for an 'India Out' campaign, now seeks financial aid from India. He is visiting New Delhi to discuss economic and defence cooperation with Prime Minister Modi, amid a looming debt crisis. This visit aims to mend t…

2024-10-08 03:42

Outcomes of Muizzu's visit will take ties to new heights: Foreign secy

India on Monday said the ongoing visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu aims at building on the "strong and extensive foundation" of bilateral ties, and its outcomes will enable the India-Maldives relationship to "scale new heights". Foreign Secretary Vi…

2024-10-07 18:11

PM Modi, Maldives President Muizzu seek to strengthen bilateral ties with $400 million support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu aim to enhance bilateral ties, with India providing significant financial support, launching the Rupay card, and strengthening defence cooperation. A bilateral free trade agreement is under di…

2024-10-07 17:26

India, Maldives agree to work together in advancing maritime, security cooperation

India and the Maldives committed to enhance maritime and security cooperation to benefit both nations and the Indian Ocean Region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu issued a vision document outlining shared interests and mutu…

2024-10-07 16:27

Top 5 Ways to Tackle Global Challenges By Navigating Climate Change

Top 5 Ways to Tackle Global Challenges By Navigating Climate ChangeRecent UN reports indicate that 55% of the global urban population lives in cities, and this is expected to rise to 68% by 2030. While...

2024-10-07 15:20

"Yaarana Chalta Rahega": Foreign Ministry Official On India-Maldives Ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is in India for a state visit, a significant moment in relations after the diplomatic relations between the states were severely affected when three Maldivian ministers made derogatory remarks against PM Modi.

2024-10-07 14:49

Non-stop flights from Frankfurt to the Maldives from €508

Now even cheaper! Condor is offering affording direct flights from Frankfurt, Germany to the Maldives for €508 for a round trip.

2024-10-07 14:00

India offers support to cash-strapped Maldives in bid to repair strained ties

India stepped up its development assistance to the Maldives after the two leaders held talks in New Delhi on Monday in a bid to repair strained ties that saw the president of the Indian Ocean archipelago forging closer relations with China.

2024-10-07 13:47

India, Maldives ink $400 million, Rs 30 billion Currency Swap Agreement

The Reserve Bank of India signed a Currency Swap Agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority. Maldives will receive up to USD 400 million and Rs 30 billion. The agreement is valid until June 18, 2027. This move will help the Maldives manage foreign exchang…

2024-10-07 12:52

Indian financial aid opens 'new chapter' with Maldives

The deal comes as the Maldives president visits Delhi after relations nosedived in recent months.

2024-10-07 12:24