Male, July 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Male where he was warmly received by President Mohamed Muizzu along with the country's foreign, defence, finance, and homeland security Ministers.

He will be the guest of honour at the Maldives' 60th Independence Day celebrations, which also mark six decades of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

PM Modi's visit marks the second leg of his two-nation tour, following his high-level diplomatic engagements in the United Kingdom.

PM Modi's two-day state visit to the Maldives is being seen as a significant step towards a diplomatic reset between India and the Maldives, especially following a period of strained ties after President Muizzu assumed office in November 2023.

The trip...