President departs on an official visit to India

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has departed on an official visit to India.

The President of Maldives is visiting India at invitation of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. He departed to India on Monday morning.

The President's trip to India is from 1st of August to the 4th of August, 2022. He will be returning to Maldives on Thursday.

During the four day trip, President Solih will visit New Delhi and meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian President Droupadi Murmu, and other senior officials of the government. He will hold formal discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two governments.

Additionally, a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs)are also to be exchanged, during this visit.

President Solih and Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to hold a joint press conference to discuss the outcomes of the two governments' talks.

In addition to meeting the leaders of the Indian government, the President will meet with executives from industries and businesses in New Delhi and Mumbai. President's Office disclosed that two business to business forums have been planned for each city.

Furthermore, the President is scheduled to meet with the Governor of Maharashtra and tour the Bombay Stock Exchange. He will also make a site visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust to meet with its management team and observe its operations.

The President is accompanied by a Maldivian delegation of senior government officials and representatives from leading Maldivian businesses.

President's Office highlights that the President’s visit to India signifies the close bilateral relations between the two countries.

India has been a vital partner in the socioeconomic development of the Maldives. A number of crucial infrastructural and community empowerment projects undertaken by this administration are currently underway with Indian assistance.