India & Maldives Strengthen Partnership

On 25–26 July 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maldives and met President Mohamed Muizzu in Male. The visit marked a renewed push for regional cooperation, infrastructure development, and defence partnership between the two nations.

Key Agreements

Development Financing

  • Rs. 4,850 crore Line of Credit extended to Maldives — the first ever denominated in Indian rupees.
  • Amendment signed to the existing dollar Line of Credit.

Trade & Economy

  • Launch of negotiations for an India–Maldives Free Trade Agreement (IMFTA).

Fisheries & Aquaculture

  • MoU signed to enhance cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

Science & Environment

  • MoU signed between IITM ....
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