Indian Prime Minister Modi, Speaker Abdul Raheem Discuss Strengthening India-Maldives Parliamentary Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Speaker of the Maldives Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdulla on Saturday, as part of his ongoing State Visit to the Maldives.

The meeting focused on the strong and enduring friendship between India and the Maldives. The two leaders also discussed the close relationship between the parliaments of both countries.

In a social media post following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Parliament as a significant step forward in bilateral relations. He assured that India would continue to support capacity building in the Maldives.

“I met Mr Abdul Raheem Abdulla, Speaker of the People’s Majlis. Talked about the deep-rooted India-Maldives friendship, including the close relationship between our respective Parliaments. The formation of the India-Maldives Parliamentary Friendship Group in the 20th Majlis is a welcome step for bilateral ties. India remains committed to supporting capacity building in the Maldives,” Prime Minister Modi wrote.

Prime Minister arrived in the Maldives on Friday for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. He is scheduled to depart from the Maldives on Saturday evening.