New Delhi, July 26 -- Marking a major turnaround in the ties after a spell of unease, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held wide-ranging talks with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, focusing on consolidating cooperation in areas of trade, defence and infrastructure.
PM Modi landed in Male on Friday morning to a warm welcome with Muizzu and a number of top ministers of his Government receiving the PM at the Velena internationalairport, reflecting the importance Male attached to the trip. Hours later, he was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour at the iconic Republic Square.
"Deeply touched by the gesture of President Muizzu to come to the airport to welcome me. I am confident that India-Maldives friendship will scale...