Indian Ambassador to the Maldives, Akhilesh Mishra has paid a courtesy call on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday.

President’s Office revealed through its official website that the meeting took place at the President’s Office on Monday morning.

While the Indian Ambassador was accompanied by spouse Reeti Mishra, RaajjeMV understands that Ambassador Mishra assured President Solih of India’s full support and cooperation in achieving new goals to build relations between both countries. As such, Mishra shed light on President Solih’s “First 100 Days” agenda, describing it as the ideal platform for the Maldives and India to further build relations on.

During the call, President Solih and Ambassador Mishra also emphasized the long-standing bilateral relations between both countries.

The two leaders also discussed various segments where the existing ties between Maldives and India could further strengthen. These include health, education, technology, youth and women empowerment, sports cooperation, housing, infrastructure development as well as water and sewerage services.

While both leaders met on Monday morning, ever since the inauguration of President Solih on the 17^th of November, hopes have rejuvenated that the soured ties between Maldives and India will revive.

As such, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had paid his first visit to the Maldives since assuming office in 2014, to attend President Solih’s inauguration. This was after having rejected several invitations for a state visit during former President Abdulla Yameen’s administration.

President Solih is also scheduled to depart on his first state trip, which will be to India, on the 17^th of December.