Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to the Maldives on Friday, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square in Malé. (Pics/PTI)
PM Modi was welcomed with a ceremonial reception at Malé's Velana International Airport. In a special gesture, President Muizzu personally received him on arrival, and the two leaders greeted each other with a warm hug.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope that strong ties between the two nations would greatly benefit their people.
The official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said that PM Modi would be participating as 'Guest of Honour' at the 60th anniversary of the Independence of the Maldives.
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