New Delhi, July 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a first State visit to Maldives for the first time since President Mohamed Muizzu assumed charge in November 2023. He has been invited as the 'Guest of Honour' for the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Maldives on July 26.

Notably, the visit by PM Modi comes at a historic juncture as New Delhi and Male are marking their 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. The visit would see the signing of several MoUs thereby further strengthening the development partnership, India actively engages in as a part of its 'Neighbourhood first' policy.

This will be Prime Minister's third visit to Maldives, and the first visit by a Head of State or Gove...