Goa, July 26 -- On Friday, July 25, 2025, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu publicly thanked India for its "pivotal role" in helping the island nation navigate its ongoing economic and liquidity crisis. The statement came during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the Maldives-his first since Muizzu took office and a clear signal of improving bilateral ties after a tense year.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Male, Muizzu said he and PM Modi had "charted a clear path" for future cooperation. The visit marks a notable thaw in India-Maldives relations, which had soured following Muizzu's election but have gradually improved since his visit to India in October 2024.

During the first day of Modi's two-day trip, the ...