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

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