Male, July 26 -- Maldivian Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef on Saturday said that the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a productive one.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the Maldives' 60th Independence Day celebrations, Latheef said, "We are very happy to welcome His Excellency (PM Modi), and it was very productive. It was very productive meeting."

Qasim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhooree Party, said that the India-Maldives relations are very good and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a very dynamic person.

"India-Maldives relations are very good. Prime Minister Modi is very, very good and very Dynamic and also very talented and very wise leader. I am very thankful for him and his wise decision. He is so ...