PM Modi holds talks with President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in New Delhi; six agreements exchanged.

August 3, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih held one on one, restricted and delegation level talks in New Delhi.
High Commissioner of India to Maldives, Munu Mahawar said many flagship projects were inaugurated and reviewed after the leaders’ meeting.
He said the leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and focused on next steps that can be taken to keep enhancing the ties.
Six agreements were exchanged following the delegation level talks in areas including cyber security, disaster management, and infrastructure. The India Maldives development cooperation including Addu roads and reclamation, water and sanitation in 34 islands and Friday Mosque restoration projects was reviewed.
The High Commissioner said that development cooperation has evolved as a central pillar and large and mid-level projects are being executed which are benefiting the people of Male.
Trade has grown tremendously by 31 percent despite COVID.