Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Maldives President Thanks India for Support, Inaugurates Redeveloped Airport
Imagine two neighboring countries, India and the Maldives, are good friends.
The leader of the Maldives met with a special visitor from India.
The Maldivian leader thanked India for always being helpful and supporting their country's growth.
They both went to a newly fixed airport and celebrated it together.
The Maldives leader said India is a great partner for building new things.
The Indian visitor said they will continue to help with projects.
They also talked about how they can work together more in the future for both their countries to do well.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu expressed appreciation to India for its 'longstanding and generous support' towards the nation's socio-economic development.
President Muizzu and Indian Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu jointly inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo International Airport.
The Maldivian President highlighted India's assistance in the timely opening of the Hanimaadhoo International Airport, boosting connectivity.
Both leaders reiterated their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing mutually beneficial initiatives.
The Indian Minister also visited the Maldives' seaplane facilities, noting their potential usefulness for India.
- Who
- Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu
- What
- Inauguration of the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo International Airport and discussions on bilateral cooperation.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Maldives
- Why
- To mark a milestone in the India-Maldives partnership, enhance regional connectivity and development, and express appreciation for India's support.
India's Perspective
Maldives' Perspective
Significance of Hanimaadhoo Airport Project
India's Perspective
The Hanimaadhoo project is a shining example of collaboration under India’s Neighbourhood First policy, reflecting a collective commitment to fostering prosperity, progress, and stronger people-to-people ties.
Maldives' Perspective
The redeveloped airport will enhance progress and global connectivity for the Maldives, with gratitude expressed for India's assistance in its timely opening.
Future Cooperation
India's Perspective
India reaffirms its continued support, assuring that initiated projects would be completed and operationalised on schedule.
Maldives' Perspective
The Maldives is confident of continued cooperation with India to ensure ongoing development projects are completed and operationalised without delay.
- Event
- Inauguration of redeveloped Hanimaadhoo International Airport
- Attendees
- Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, Indian Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu
- Maldivian President's statement on India
- Appreciated India's longstanding and generous support for socio-economic development.
- Key Project Mentioned
- Hanimaadhoo International Airport
- India's Policy Highlighted
- Neighbourhood First policy
- Other Facility Visited
- Seaplane facilities of Maldives