Male, July 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with beneficiaries of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme during his visit to the Maldives.

In a post on X, PM Modi said the ITEC initiative focuses on capacity building. "It was a delight to interact with beneficiaries of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme. This initiative focusses on capacity building. The group included police officials, government officials, paramedics and nurses. They truly embody the spirit of the India-Maldives friendship and the deep-rooted ties that unite our two nations," he wrote.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi attended the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives at R...