India, Feb. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today reaffirmed India's deep-rooted ties with the Maldives, describing the island nation as not just a friendly neighbor but also a key pillar of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and vision 'SAGAR'. Shri Birla made these remarks during bilateral talks with the visiting Maldivian delegation, led by H.E. Mr. Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People's Majlis of Maldives, at Parliament House.

During the discussions, Shri Birla highlighted the advances made by Parliament of India in its digital transformation with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance legislative efficiency. He informed the delegation that the Parliament of In...