Maldives President Muizzu meets Jaishankar, calls ‘India one of closest allies’

India-Maldives relations showed improvement as President Mohamed Muizzu met India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, to inaugurate water and sanitation projects. Muizzu emphasized India’s support as invaluable, while Jaishankar highlighted the partnership’s motto. Both nations expressed commitment to strengthening ties, underscoring India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and dedication to the Global South.