Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has participated in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives, concluding a two-day visit to the island nation.

Months after spearheading the ‘India Out’ campaign, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has stunned Beijing with a dramatic policy shift calling India the “first responder” and “most trusted partner.” In Male,

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on the 60th anniversary of Maldives' Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral relations. Xi emphasized readiness to deepen cooperation with the Maldives.

Maldives, which has had a pro-China tilt in the past, seems to be warming up to India with President Mohamed Muizzu praising Prime Minister.

Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has strongly criticized the anti-India campaign led by the current government last year. He called India Maldives’ “first responder” in every national crisis and urged respect for the longstanding bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded a two-day visit to the Maldives, where he attended the island nation’s 60th Independence Day celebrations as the guest of honour. The visit is seen a

A visit to the ancient city of Side, nestled on the Turkish Riviera, reveals just that. Dating back to the 7th century BC, Side boasts ruins including a Roman forum, a theatre, and a reconstructed Greek fountain. The fountain showcases ingenious technology used to channel water into the city from the mountains.

The Maldivian President further hailed India as “one of the major countries” in terms of its contribution to Maldives' tourism.