New Delhi, July 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, held talks with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, and declared that India will provide $565 million line of credit to the nation. He also said that talks of a free trade agreement between India and Maldives has started.

"India will always support Maldives to strengthen its defence capabilities," said PM Modi.

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