Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has concluded the state visit to Maldives.
The Indian prime minister was seen off at the Velana International Airport (VIA) by President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The trip was the first visit abroad by Modi following his re-election to the Indian premiership, after leading Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to victory in India's Lok Sabha Elections, which concluded in May.
Following the prime minister's arrival in the Maldives, after which he was accorded full ceremonial honours of the state, both leaders presided over official talks, agreement exchanges, and a joint press event.
Following the events at the President's Office, the prime minister delivered a statement at the parliament a privilege that has only ever been accorded to a foreign leader only once, over eight years ago.
In the Joint-Communique released by both governments following the conclusion of the substantive events, the enduring friendship between Maldives and India was once again affirmed as was the resolve of both governments to continue our fruitful engagement in all spheres, and are committed to engaging for the mutual benefit of both countries.