Male, July 25 -- Maldives' former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Friday held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hoped that latter's visit would further strengthen the ties of friendship between India and Maldives.

Gayoom said that it was a matter of privilege for Maldives to host PM Modi.

In a post on X, Gayoom said, "Warm welcome to Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives. It is a great honour and privilege for us to receive you in our country. May your visit further strengthen the deep rooted ties of friendship, understanding, and cooperation between our two nations."

https://x.com/maumoonagayoom/status/1948670611389382897

Prime Minister Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also held delegatio...