Maldives International Minister Moosa Zameer mentioned on Friday that India has emerged because the world’s largest and most various democracy, main by instance and provoking many nations, together with his nation.
Reflecting on the long-standing partnership between Maldives and India, which he mentioned is “rooted in its folks and strengthened by our lively bilateral cooperation,” Zameer reiterated the robust dedication of the federal government of President Dr Mohammad Muizzu “to strengthen and deepen” the sturdy relationship between our two nations “for the mutual advantage of our peoples.”
Zameer was talking because the chief visitor at an occasion marking India’s 78th Independence Day right here.
Bilateral ties had solely lately been restored after Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s three-day go to, after months of acrimony for the reason that pro-China Muizzu was sworn in final November.
Jaishankar visited the archipelagic nations earlier this month and met prime leaders of the nation, together with President Muizzu. Previous to that, Muizzu visited New Delhi for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new authorities in June.
Hours after taking the oath of workplace, Muizzu had demanded that India repatriate its army personnel. Following mutual negotiations, India withdrew its personnel earlier than the agreed deadline of Might 10 and changed them with civilians.
Calling it an “honour” to be the chief visitor on the occasion, Zameer on Friday conveyed, on behalf of President Muizzu, the Authorities and the folks of Maldives, heat greetings and finest needs to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Modi and the pleasant folks of India.
“I congratulated India on its outstanding journey, one in every of deep significance and inspiration. India has emerged because the world’s largest and most various democracy, main by instance and provoking many nations, together with the Maldives,” Zameer posted on X after the occasion.
“I mirrored on the long-standing partnership between Maldives and India, a partnership rooted in its folks and strengthened by our lively bilateral cooperation,” he mentioned.
He reiterated the agency dedication of the Authorities of President Dr. Muizzu to strengthen and deepen the strong relationship between our two nations for the mutual advantage of our peoples.
Zameer, in his prolonged message, mentioned he additionally thanked Exterior Affairs Minister Jaishankar for his unwavering assist “to boost our bilateral ties”.
He thanked Indian Ambassador to the Maldives Munu Mahawar for organising the occasion.
Responding to his put up, Mahawar thanked Zameer for honouring “this celebration of our long-standing friendship” and mentioned, “We’re assured that underneath the management of Prime Minister @narendramodi and President @MMuizzu, our relationship will attain new heights and the bonds of friendship will develop into even stronger.”
Earlier, the Indian mission mentioned in a put up on X: “The long-lasting Olympus Corridor witnessed a mesmerising symphony of Indian and Maldivian vocal and dance performances on ‘Connecting Cultures’.”
The packed programme held on the iconic Olympus Corridor featured a mesmerising symphony of Indian and Maldivian vocal and dance performances, together with a mix of Indian and Maldivian songs and particular dance performances by artists from India and the Maldives.
