PM Modi arrived in Maldives on Saturday

08/06/2019 abhi Sharma

PM Modi arrived in Maldives : On his first abroad visit subsequent to holding the post of Prime Minister, PM Modi touched base in Maldives on Saturday, 8 June. Subsequent to arriving at the air terminal, Modi was gotten by Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih at the Republic Square in Male, where he was given a stately welcome.

Modi will be met with the Maldives’ most elevated respect “Standard of Nishan Izzuddeen” during his visit to the nation, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid reported on Saturday.

PM Modi had before visited Maldives to go to the swearing-in of Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih in Male in 2018.

Outside Secretary Vijay Gokhale said the decision of visiting Maldives and Sri Lanka underlined the administration’s proceeded with accentuation on the area first arrangement.

PM Modi will likewise visit Sri Lanka on Sunday, with a solid message of solidarity

This is Modi’s first abroad visit after the re-appointment

The selection of countries underlines India’s neighborhood-first approach

In the wake of achieving Maldives on state visit, PM Modi tweeted, saying the visit “demonstrates the significance India joins to solid ties with the Republic of Maldives”.

Reached the Republic of Maldives.

This visit indicates the importance India attaches to strong ties with the Republic of Maldives and the desire to boost cooperation in various spheres. pic.twitter.com/EwpwMzThvH

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2019

PM Modi was gotten at Male airplane terminal by Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, who tweeted, saying it was an “amazing privilege” that Modi was visiting the nation.PM Modi arrived in Maldives .

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.

— Abdulla Shahid 🎈 (@abdulla_shahid) June 8, 2019