Official banquet
Official banquet held in PM Modi's honour
6 months ago
Aishath Shaany
PM Modi has met with political leaders, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, current Home Minister Imran Abdulla and Qasim Ibrahim
Aishath Shaany
President Solih is to host a special banquet later this evening, in honour of PM Modi
Zunana Zalif
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
Zunana Zalif
Parliament Speaker Nasheed has presented Maldives first constitution to PM Modi.
Zunana Zalif
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
Zunana Zalif
Our development partnerships are to empower people, and not to weaken them. Nor to enhance their dependence on us: PM Modi
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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
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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
Zunana Zalif
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
Zunana Zalif
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
Zunana Zalif
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
Zunana Zalif
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
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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
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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
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A coral mosque like this exists no where else outside Maldives: PM Modi
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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
Zunana Zalif
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
Zunana Zalif
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
Zunana Zalif
India has never infringed on our rights and we have always enjoyed friendly and fraternal relations with India: parliament speaker, former President Nasheed
Zunana Zalif
The sitting at which PM Modi will be addressing parliament has begun,
Zunana Zalif
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.
Humaam Ali
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
Humaam Ali
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
Humaam Ali
Elections shows that people of both Maldives and India wants people-centric and inclusive development: PM Modi
Humaam Ali
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
Humaam Ali
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
Humaam Ali
India's credit facility is being used to fund various major projects to develop Maldives' economy: President Solih
Humaam Ali
The MoUs exchanged at the meeting and the two inaugurated projects will further develop the cordial relationship between Maldives and India: President Solih
Humaam Ali
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.
Humaam Ali
PM Modi and President Solih give brief statements at a joint press conference at the President's Office.
Aishath Shaany
Maldives confers PM Modi with the highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries, the order of ‘Nishan Izzuddeen”.
Aishath Shaany
President Solih and PM Modi inagurated two projects on Saturday; MNDF's Composite Training Center in Maafilaafushi and the Coastal Surveillance Radar System
Aishath Shaany
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.
Zunana Zalif
Both governments to begin signing various agreements at 5:30 pm.
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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.
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Upon his arrival in the capital city, Modi was given a 21 gun salute as well a guard of honor.
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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.
Zunana Zalif
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.
Aishath Shaany
"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"
Aishath Shaany
Zunana Zalif
Some roads in capital city Malé as well as Hulhumale were closed off for the Indian PM's visit.
Humaam Ali
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.
Humaam Ali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted at the Velana International Airport by Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid.
Humaam Ali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Velana International Airport.
Aishath Shaany
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
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