Vice President Faisal Naseem has paid a courtesy call on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the President’s Office. Indian Prime Minister Modi is currently on a State Visit to the Maldives.
During the call, the vice president welcomed the Indian prime minister to the Maldives and offered his congratulations for his re-election, and for leading his party to a landslide victory. He noted it was indicative of the trust and confidence the citizens of India have vested in both the prime minister and the Bharat Janata Party (BJP).
Speaking during the meeting the vice president and the prime minister emphasised on new areas for cooperation between the two countries including social development. The vice president emphasised the vital role played by the Indian Government in maintaining peace and harmony in the Indian Ocean region. The vice president expressed gratitude to the continued assistance provided to the Maldives by the Indian Government at any time of need and further stated that as the first visit after the re-election, it was an honour to receive the Indian prime minister in the Maldives.
Moreover, Vice President Naseem and the Prime Minister Modi pledged commitment to strive their utmost to maintain friendly ties between the Governments of India and the Maldives.