Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Modi's Maldives Visit: Bridging Ties After 'India Out' Campaign
Imagine India and the Maldives as neighbors.
They had a bit of a falling out, with the Maldives wanting less to do with India.
The new leader of the Maldives, President Muizzu, even said "India Out."
However, things have changed!
Now, the leader of India, PM Modi, is visiting the Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu.
They're working together more, especially on trade and security.
India is also helping the Maldives out with money and goods.
The Maldives has also agreed to replace Indian military with technicians.
This shows that both countries are trying to be friendly again, focusing on what's good for both of them, like friends do!
PM Modi visited the Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu, marking a shift in relations.
The visit aims to deepen the India-Maldives partnership under the 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership'.
Maldives initially adopted a policy to reduce dependence on India, influenced by the 'India Out' campaign.
India increased aid to the Maldives, approving the highest-ever quotas for essential goods exports.
The relationship shift involved replacing Indian troops with technicians and a pragmatic approach by both nations.
- Who
- PM Modi and President Muizzu
- What
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maldives to strengthen ties.
- When
- The visit occurred recently and followed shifts in the countries' relationship since President Muizzu took office in September 2023.
- Where
- Maldives
- Why
- To deepen the partnership and address earlier tensions by using pragmatic approach.
Initial Stance
Current Stance
Relationship Approach
Initial Stance
Reduced reliance on India and strengthened relations with China.
Current Stance
Strengthening ties with India and its interests.
- Leaders
- PM Modi and President Muizzu
- Visit Purpose
- Deepen partnership, economic and maritime security
- Aid Increase
- ₹120 crore
- Trade in 2023
- $548 million
- Troop Change
- Indian troops replaced by technicians in May 2024
- Key Agreement
- Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership