India, July 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Thursday released commemorative stamps on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of India-Maldives diplomatic relations.

Reflecting the age-old bilateral ties between the two countries, the commemorative stamps depict the Indian boat Uru, a large wooden dhow handcrafted in the historic boatyards of Beypore, Kerala, and the traditional Maldivian fishing boat - Vadhu Dhoni.

These boats have been part of the Indian Ocean trade for centuries.

The traditional Maldivian fishing boat - Vadhu Dhoni - is used for reef and coastal fishing.

It depicts the Maldives' rich maritime heritage and the close bond between island life and the ocean....