Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Modi, Muizzu Inaugurate Maldives Defense Building, Strengthen Ties
India and Maldives are working together to become better friends.
The leaders inaugurated a new defense ministry building.
India helped pay for the building.
India will keep helping Maldives with its military.
The leaders also talked about how important it is to keep the Indian Ocean safe and peaceful.
They both want to have a good relationship and cooperate with each other.
PM Modi and Maldives President Muizzu inaugurated a new defense ministry building in Male.
The building, constructed with Indian financial aid, symbolizes strong defense and security cooperation.
India pledged continued support to strengthen Maldives' defense capabilities.
Modi also handed over 72 vehicles and equipment to the Maldives National Defence Force.
The leaders highlighted peace and stability in the Indian Ocean as a common goal.
- Who
- Indian PM Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
- What
- Joint inauguration of Maldives' defense ministry building and commitment to strengthen defense capabilities.
- When
- Friday, July 25, 2025.
- Where
- Male, Maldives.
- Why
- To strengthen defense and security cooperation.
India's Stance:
Maldives' Stance:
Strategic Partnerships
India's Stance:
Focus on defense and security cooperation with Maldives.
Maldives' Stance:
Maldives prioritizes its partnerships.
- Event
- Inauguration of Maldives' defense ministry building
- Location
- Male, Maldives
- Participants
- PM Modi, President Muizzu
- Building Use
- Maldives Defence Ministry
- Aid Provider
- India
Sources
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PM Modi announces ‘Line of Credit’ of USD 565 million for Maldives
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PM Modi and Prez Muizzu inaugurate Maldives’ defence ministry building
