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“When relations are strong, everyone benefits. I believe that the Prime Minister’s visit will further boost Indian tourist arrivals to the Maldives,” Nasheed told news agency ANI ahead of PM Modi’s two-day visit from on July 25-26. The Indian leader will attend the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations as the guest of honour.<\/p>\n
Nasheed also highlighted the near-completion of the Hanimadu Airport project, which is a a major infrastructure development supported by Indian financial assistance, and would enhance air connectivity between southern India and northern Maldives.<\/p>\n
\n“Hanimadu Airport would be just a little over an hour from most of the southern Indian cities. There is a big opportunity for both countries to benefit,” he noted.<\/p>\n
Also read |<\/strong>\u00a0India to restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from July 24 amid thawing bilateral ties<\/a><\/p>\n In a departure message shared on X, PM Modi said, “Day after tomorrow, 25th July, I will be in the Maldives at the invitation of the President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. I am honoured to be taking part in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives. This year we also mark 60 years of India-Maldives diplomatic relations. The talks with President Muizzu will certainly add momentum to bilateral ties across diverse sectors.”<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Day after tomorrow, 25th July, I will be in the Maldives at the invitation of the President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. I am honoured to be taking part in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives. This year we also mark 60 years of India-Maldives diplomatic relations. The\u2026<\/p>\n