Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Modi in Male: Reflecting Shifting India-Maldives Relations
Prime Minister Modi of India went to the Maldives on a visit.
This visit is a big deal because of past disagreements between the two countries.
He was welcomed with a special ceremony.
Big pictures of Modi were put up in the capital city, Male.
This is different from last year when there were signs saying 'India out'.
Modi is meeting with the President of the Maldives to talk about projects India is helping with.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maldives for a state visit on July 25, his first since diplomatic tensions.
Modi was received with a 21-gun salute at the 60th Independence Day celebrations.
The visit marks Modi's third trip to the Maldives as Prime Minister.
Giant posters of PM Modi were displayed in Male, contrasting with 'India out' posters from 2023.
Modi is scheduled to discuss development projects with President Muizzu.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives
- What
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maldives for a state visit.
- When
- July 25-26
- Where
- Male, Maldives
- Why
- To discuss diplomatic relations and development projects.
Pro-India
Anti-India
Indian Influence
Pro-India
Supports increased Indian influence and presence in the Maldives.
Anti-India
Advocates for the removal of Indian troops and reducing Indian influence in the Maldives.
- Event
- PM Modi's State Visit
- Location
- Male, Maldives
- Date
- July 25-26
- Attendees
- PM Modi and President Muizzu
- Purpose
- Diplomatic discussions, project inaugurations