His Excellency Santosh S. Lad, Labour Minister of the Government of Karnataka, Republic of India, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at the President’s Office.
During the courtesy call, the President and the Labour Minister highlighted the close and longstanding relationship between the Maldives and India. The President emphasised that Bengaluru is a second home for many Maldivians seeking education and healthcare, and reaffirmed India as a close, reliable partner in the Maldives' development.
Concluding the courtesy call, both leaders expressed optimism that the establishment of the Maldives International Financial Centre (MIFC) would elevate bilateral relations and yield mutual benefits for both nations.