Foreign Minister Jaishankar reached Maldives for the first time after the dispute, many important agreements were signed between the two countries

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Maldives on Friday evening on a three-day official visit. Jaishankar will stay in Maldives till August 11. He met President Muizzu on Saturday. Both the leaders emphasized New Delhi's commitment to deepen India-Maldives relations for the benefit of the people. Jaishankar also shared a picture of the meeting on X.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu here on Saturday. Both the leaders emphasized New Delhi's commitment to deepen India-Maldives relations for the benefit of the people. Also, agreements were signed between the two countries for several projects including water and sanitation.

Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to Maldives to strengthen bilateral relations. This is Jaishankar's first high-level visit from India after pro-China President Muizzu took office last year. Earlier in June, President Muizzu visited India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Jaishankar shared the picture
Jaishankar posted on Instagram along with a picture of the meeting and wrote, 'Feel proud to meet President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu. Conveyed the best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to him. Committed to deepening India-Maldives relations for the benefit of our people and the region.'

Also met Maldives Defence Minister
Earlier, Jaishankar met Maldives Defence Minister Ghassan Maumoon and discussed bilateral security cooperation and 'shared interest' in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took over the top post in November 2023. Within hours of his swearing-in, he had sought the withdrawal of Indian military personnel deployed on three aviation platforms in the Maldives.