Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of the Republic of
Maldives H.E. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had a telephone conversation today.
President Solih thanked Prime Minister Modi for the India’s cooperation and
support in the fight against the Covid pandemic.
Both leaders reviewed the progress of the India-supported development
projects in the Maldives and expressed satisfaction at the rapid pace of
implementation despite the constraints of the Covid pandemic.
Prime Minister Modi noted that Maldives is a central pillar in India’s
‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and its maritime vision of Security and Growth
for All in the Region (SAGAR).
Prime Minister also conveyed his congratulations to H.E. President Solih
for the election of Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid as the President of the
UN General Assembly.
The telephone conversation between the two leaders provided them an
opportunity to take stock of the overall state of bilateral relations and
provide further momentum and guidance to the ongoing substantive
cooperation between the two countries.
