PM Modi in Maldives

Official banquet held in PM Modi's honour

PM Modi has met with political leaders, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, current Home Minister Imran Abdulla and Qasim Ibrahim

President Solih is to host a special banquet later this evening, in honour of PM Modi

I thank you once again for the privilege you accorded to me to be among you and the honor that you bestowed on me: PM Modi

Parliament Speaker Nasheed has presented Maldives first constitution to PM Modi.

Although very short, I am sure your visit will raise the relationship between our two countries and two legislatures to higher levels for the mutual benefit of peoples on both sides: PM Modi

Our development partnerships are to empower people, and not to weaken them. Nor to enhance their dependence on us: PM Modi

We will also endeavor to develop the capacity of other countries in the region, to reach out to them in the times of disasters with humanitarian assistance, and work for shared security, prosperity and a bright future for all: PM Modi

We will be wrong to assume that merely technological solutions can help us fight the challenge of climate change, It will not be possible to adequately mitigate adverse effects of climate change without bringing in changes in our values, approach, life-style and societies: PM Modi

India has not only itself come forward to address many of their specific difficulties but also raised its voice at various global fora, highlighting those difficulties and calling for their redress: PM Modi

Who can forget your radical and courageous step to hold the world’s first Cabinet Meeting in the depths of ocean for attracting the world’s attention to these dangers? : PM Modi

I call upon all global institutions and all leading nations to organize a global conference on terrorism within a stipulated timeframe, so that there can be meaningful and result-oriented discussions for plugging the loopholes that terrorists and their supporters exploit: PM Modi

This is a challenge not for one nation or region, but for the whole humankind. No days goes by when this scourge doesn’t claim an innocent life somewhere. Terrorists do not own banks. They don’t have their own mints, nor armament factories. But neither money nor weapons are ever in short supply for them: PM Modi

India will continue to be a reliable, strong and leading partner for democracy and prosperity in Maldives. And this cooperation will strengthen your hands as representatives of the Maldivian people: Modi

India has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Maldives to ensure its freedom and support here democracy, prosperity and peace. Be it the incident of 1988 or the more recent water shortage or fighting natural calamities such as the Tsunami of 2004: PM Modi

A coral mosque like this exists no where else outside Maldives: PM Modi

Relations between India and Maldives are older than history. From time immemorial, blue waters have washed our shores. These waves have been the messengers of friendship between our people. They have also nourished our cultures and civilizations: PM Modi

I would like to stress that India and all Indians have always been, are and will always be with you for the cause of strengthening democracy in this beautiful paradise: PM Modi

From time immemorial, blue waters have washed our shores. These waves have been the messengers of friendship between our peoples. They have also nourished our cultures and civilizations: PM Modi

India has never infringed on our rights and we have always enjoyed friendly and fraternal relations with India: parliament speaker, former President Nasheed

The sitting at which PM Modi will be addressing parliament has begun,

Indian Prime Minister Modi and Parliament Speaker Nasheed have arrived at the People's Majlis for a scheduled sitting.

PM Modi is set to address the sitting, scheduled to begin after Maghrib prayer.

Composite Training Center for the Maldives National Defense Force and the Coastal Surveillance Radar System will further enhance the maritime security of the Maldives and boost India's relations with the Maldives. We both want strong partnership with each other: PM Modi

Today, bilateral cooperation is touching all aspects of Maldives. Providing water and sewerage systems, building of community centers, providing emergency and ambulance services. Student ferries, agricultural and fisheries services: PM Modi

Elections shows that people of both Maldives and India wants people-centric and inclusive development: PM Modi