Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, was accorded a ceremonial welcome to the Maldives on Friday afternoon.
The ceremony commenced at the Republic Square, where His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu formally received Prime Minister Modi. Students of Aminiya School presented a cultural performance, followed by a 21-gun salute by Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The national anthems of India and the Maldives were played, followed by a Guard of Honour, and the presentation of host and visiting delegation dignitaries.
This is Prime Minister Modi’s first state visit to the Maldives since assuming his third term in office.