Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Maldivian political leaders, including from the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), on Saturday, on day two of his two-day state visit to the Maldives.
The meeting with MDP officials, which was held separately, was attended by the party’s president Abdulla Shahid and chairperson Fayyaz Ismail.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with MDP leaders on July 26, 2025. (Photo/X/Narendra Modi)
Meanwhile, the second meeting was attended by leaders of political parties including Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) president Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, Jumhoory Party (JP) president Qasim Ibrahim, and Maldives National Party (MNP) president Colonel (Retired) Mohamed Nazim.
In a post on X following the meeting, PM Modi described the meetings as “meaningful” ones that underscore India’s bipartisan support for Maldives-India ties.
Had a meaningful meeting with members of different political parties of the Maldives. The participation of leaders across the political spectrum underscores the bipartisan support for the strong and time-tested India-Maldives friendship. Our shared values continue to guide this… pic.twitter.com/B3hTqgRuQj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2025
“The participation of leaders across the political spectrum underscores the bipartisan support for the strong and time-tested India-Maldives friendship. Our shared values continue to guide this important partnership,” he said.
PM Modi also had a separate meeting with former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed earlier on Saturday.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) meets with former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed (L) on July 26, 2025. (Photo/X/Narendra Modi)
In a post on X following the meeting, PM Modi expressed appreciation for Nasheed for his strong advocacy for deeper Maldives-India friendship.
He said that they discussed how Maldives will always be a valuable pillar of India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision.
“India will keep supporting Maldives through capacity building and developmental cooperation,” he added.
Met the former President of Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed. He has always been a strong advocate of deeper India-Maldives friendship. Spoke about how the Maldives will always be a valued pillar of our ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Mahasagar vision. India will keep supporting… pic.twitter.com/4N33p4qn9l
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2025
PM Modi is set to conclude his visit and depart for New Delhi on Saturday evening.