Muizzu had congratulated PM Modi on his re-election and voiced his desire to work with the Indian leader to advance bilateral ties. PM Modi's oath ceremony is also expected to witness the presence of leaders from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
Male: Despite ongoing tensions, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has accepted the invitation to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on Sunday (June 9),
Muizzu will leave for New Delhi on Saturday for the ceremony that will mark the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) record third term and will be accompanied by several other government officials, according to Mihaaru News.
However, there has not been any no official confirmation yet from the Maldives President's Office about Muizzu's first official visit to India. Muizzu had congratulated PM Modi on Wednesday and said he looked forward to working with the Indian leader to advance the bilateral ties.
“Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi and the BJP and BJP-led NDA, on the success in the 2024 Indian General Election, for the third consecutive term. I look forward to working together to advance our shared interests in pursuit of shared prosperity and stability for our two countries," Muizzu said on PM Modi's re-election. In response, the Indian Prime Minister said that the Maldives was India's valued partner and neighbour in the Indian Ocean Region and pledged to strengthen bilateral ties.
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