India, July 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office in Male to hold bilateral talks and deepen cooperation between the two countries.

Ahead of the meeting, the Prime Minister was received by President Muizzu and accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square.

The meeting was marked by warmth and a reaffirmation of the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations.

The Prime Minister expressed heartfelt appreciation for the gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation and conveyed his best wishes on the historic occasion of the 60th anniversary of the independence of Maldives as also on the special occasion of the 60th anniversary of establishment ...