PM Modi in Maldives: India announces Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives | See photos
PM Modi also presented Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) cubes to President Muizzu as a symbol of India’s commitment to timely and compassionate healthcare support.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 25 (Friday) landed in Maldives a day after concluding the UK leg of his two-nation visit. His trip to the island nation came at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and coincides with two significant milestones — the Maldives' 60th Independence Day and the 60th anniversary of India-Maldives diplomatic relations. India and Maldives announced the initiation of negotiations for the launch of a Free Trade Agreement. (Image: X/@narendramodi)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, focusing on consolidating cooperation in areas of trade, defence and infrastructure, marking a major turnaround in the ties after a spell of unease. India extended the Line of Credit (LoC) of ₹4,850 crores to Maldives and reduced annual debt repayment obligations of Maldives on Gol-funded LoCs. (Image: X/@narendramodi)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Maldives is at the core of India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ and Mahasagar vision. "Our discussion covered several sectors, notably commercial and cultural linkages. We both agree that the India-Maldives friendship will always be bright and clear," PM Modi wrote. "India is honoured to work closely with the Maldives in areas such as housing, connectivity, infrastructure, defence, digital technology and more. Climate change and renewable energy are also two vital pillars of our bilateral cooperation," he further wrote. (Image: X/@narendramodi)
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PM Modi also presented Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) cubes to President Muizzu as a symbol of India’s commitment to timely and compassionate healthcare support. “Presented BHISHM cubes to President Muizzu, reaffirming our partnership in service of the people. Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) is a symbol of India’s commitment to timely and compassionate healthcare support. These deployable medical cubes carry essential medicines and equipment for emergency care," he said. (Image: X/@narendramodi)
After concluding the delegation-level talks, both the leaders released a stamp to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between two nations. “Commemorating a very cherished friendship! President Muizzu and I released a stamp to mark 60 years of India-Maldives friendship. Our ties are getting stronger with the passage of time and are benefitting the people of our nations," he said. (Image: X/@narendramodi)
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A glimpse of the Ministry of Defence building in Male, Maldives (left). PM Modi and President Muizzu jointly inaugurated the state-of-the-art Ministry of Defence building in Male. (Image: X/@ANI | X/@narendramodi)
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Maldives is at the core of India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ and Mahasagar vision. "Our discussion covered several sectors, notably commercial and cultural linkages. We both agree that the India-Maldives friendship will always be bright and clear," PM Modi wrote. "India is honoured to work closely with the Maldives in areas such as housing, connectivity, infrastructure, defence, digital technology and more. Climate change and renewable energy are also two vital pillars of our bilateral cooperation," he further wrote. (Image: X/@narendramodi)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/07/20250725163547_Modi-Maldives-Muizzu-4.png "Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Maldives is at the core of India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ and Mahasagar vision. "Our discussion covered several sectors, notably commercial and cultural linkages. We both agree that the India-Maldives friendship will always be bright and clear," PM Modi wrote. "India is honoured to work closely with the Maldives in areas such as housing, connectivity, infrastructure, defence, digital technology and more. Climate change and renewable energy are also two vital pillars of our bilateral cooperation," he further wrote. (Image: X/@narendramodi)")
![PM Modi also Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) cubes to President Muizzu as a symbol of India’s commitment to timely and compassionate healthcare support. “Presented BHISHM cubes to President Muizzu, reaffirming our partnership in service of the people. Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) is a symbol of India’s commitment to timely and compassionate healthcare support. These deployable medical cubes carry essential medicines and equipment for emergency care," he said. (Image: X/@narendramodi)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/07/20250725165458_Modi-Maldives-Muizzu-5.png "PM Modi also Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) cubes to President Muizzu as a symbol of India’s commitment to timely and compassionate healthcare support. “Presented BHISHM cubes to President Muizzu, reaffirming our partnership in service of the people. Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) is a symbol of India’s commitment to timely and compassionate healthcare support. These deployable medical cubes carry essential medicines and equipment for emergency care," he said. (Image: X/@narendramodi)")
![After concluding the delegation-level talks, both the leaders released a stamp to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between two nations. “Commemorating a very cherished friendship! President Muizzu and I released a stamp to mark 60 years of India-Maldives friendship. Our ties are getting stronger with the passage of time and are benefitting the people of our nations," he said. (Image: X/@narendramodi)](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/07/20250725170012_Modi-Maldives-Muizzu-7.png "After concluding the delegation-level talks, both the leaders released a stamp to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between two nations. “Commemorating a very cherished friendship! President Muizzu and I released a stamp to mark 60 years of India-Maldives friendship. Our ties are getting stronger with the passage of time and are benefitting the people of our nations," he said. (Image: X/@narendramodi)")
