President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu has concluded his official visit to the Republic of India and arrived back in Malé this morning.

The President travelled to India at the invitation of Prime Minister His Excellency Narendra Modi, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers of the Government of India.

During the visit, President Dr Muizzu attended a banquet hosted by the President of India, Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu, in honor of the visiting dignitaries. The two Presidents also had a meeting in which they discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Maldives and India. Additionally, External Affairs Minister of India, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called on the President.

President Dr Muizzu was accompanied by a high-level delegation of the Government. This marks his first visit to India since the assumption of office on November 17, 2023.