PM Modi in Maldives

It is a great source of pride and happiness to have received Maldives' highest honour - Prime Minister Modi on receiving the order of Nishan Izzuddeen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to help Maldives voice their concern on climate change in the international community and to fight terrorism: President Solih

India's credit facility is being used to fund various major projects to develop Maldives' economy: President Solih

The MoUs exchanged at the meeting and the two inaugurated projects will further develop the cordial relationship between Maldives and India: President Solih

At the conference, President Solih congratulated PM Modi for his re-election and said that it was a pleasure and a privilege to receive the Prime Minister in Maldives for his visit abroad since his re-election.

PM Modi and President Solih give brief statements at a joint press conference at the President's Office.

Maldives confers PM Modi with the highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries, the order of ‘Nishan Izzuddeen”.

President Solih and PM Modi inagurated two projects on Saturday; MNDF's Composite Training Center in Maafilaafushi and the Coastal Surveillance Radar System

Six Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchanged between Maldives and India during PM Modi's trip, including in the health sector, the economy, capacity building for civil servants, improving expertise in the economic sector, white shipping, and hydrography.

Both governments to begin signing various agreements at 5:30 pm.

PM Modi is now at the President's Office, for delegation level talks with President Solih.

Indian Prime Minister also signed the visitor's book at the President’s Office.

Upon his arrival in the capital city, Modi was given a 21 gun salute as well a guard of honor.

Indian PM Modi has arrived in capital city Malé at 4pm.

President Solih gave him a warm welcome at the jetty.

They are set to hold delgation-level discussions afterwards.

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has arrived at the Republic Square to welcome Indian PM Modi.

Modi is set to hold an official meeting with President Solih at 4pm.

"Great Honour to receive PM Shri @narendramodi at Velana International Airport on his first State Visit overseas after taking oath for a second term. No doubt, this will be a momentous visit that would elevate #Maldives #India relationship to new heights"

Some roads in capital city Malé as well as Hulhumale were closed off for the Indian PM's visit.

PM Modi is heading to capital Male' City where he will be holding a joint press conference with President Solih at the President's Office.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted at the Velana International Airport by Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Velana International Airport.

1515:arrival

1600:meeting with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, delegation level talks

1730: exchange of agreements, remote inauguration of projects

1745: joint press conference

1800: meeting with Faisal Naseem, Vice President

1830: meeting with former President Mohamed Nasheed, current Speaker at the People’s Majlis

1845:address at People's Majlis

2100:special banquet hosted by President Solih, in honour of PM Modi