Archive · 23 Jul 2025
PM Modi to Visit Maldives, Expected to Boost Indian Tourism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Maldives on July 25-26 to celebrate its Independence Day.
This visit is expected to increase the number of Indian tourists and strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
A former president mentioned that India helped the Maldives avoid a financial crisis in the past.
A new airport, built with Indian support, is almost finished and will make it easier to travel between India and the northern part of the Maldives.
The Maldives has generally prioritized its relationship with India, especially now.
PM Modi's visit to the Maldives on July 25-26 will boost Indian tourism and strengthen ties.
Former President Nasheed highlighted the nearing completion of the Hanimadu Airport, supported by Indian aid.
The airport will improve air connectivity between southern India and northern Maldives.
Nasheed credited India for preventing a financial crisis in the Maldives.
The Maldives has historically followed an 'India-first' foreign policy, now consistently supported.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed.
- What
- Prime Minister Modi's visit to Maldives for Independence Day celebrations and to strengthen bilateral ties.
- When
- July 25-26
- Where
- Maldives
- Why
- To boost tourism, reaffirm bilateral ties, and participate in the 60th Independence Day celebrations.
Current Support
Past Variations
Foreign Policy Orientation
Current Support
Emphasis on India-first foreign policy.
Past Variations
Historical fluctuations between pro-India and pro-China stances.
- Event
- Maldives 60th Independence Day celebrations
- Date of Visit
- July 25-26
- Visiting Official
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Former President's Statement
- Visit will boost tourism
- Airport Project
- Hanimadu Airport nearing completion with Indian aid
- Diplomatic Relations
- 60 years of India-Maldives relations are marked
