Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and the people of the archipelago nation on the occasion of Eid, underlining the cultural and civilisational linkages between the two sides.
“As we celebrate Eid al-Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for,” PM Modi said in his greetings to President Muizzu.
In his message, Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the cultural and civilisational linkages shared by India and Maldives that go back in time. “Hon’ble Prime Minister of India @NarendraModi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. @MMuizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives,” the Indian High Commission here said in a post on X.
On the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India 🇮🇳 @NarendraModi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. @MMuizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives 🇲🇻.
The full PR is here: 👇@IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/6TGwGKDalc
— India in Maldives (@HCIMaldives) April 10, 2024
Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr. May this occasion further spread the spirit of compassion, togetherness and peace. May everyone be happy and healthy. Eid Mubarak!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 10, 2024
INDIA-MALDIVES TIES
The India-Maldives ties have come under stress as President Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, maintained after assuming charge as the president in November that he will keep his election promise of evicting Indian military personnel from his country.
There were 88 Indian military personnel manning three aviation platforms in the Maldives. Last month, the first batch of 26 Indian military personnel were replaced by civilian personnel from India. The remaining Indian defence personnel are expected to return to India by May 10, the deadline set by Muizzu.
