NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Monday.
Muizzu, who has made headlines for his inclination towards China, has embarked on a five-day trip to India to improve the island nation's ties with New Delhi.
It may be noted that the diplomatic relations between India and Maldives turned sour after a Maldivian minister passed objectionable remarks against PM Modi a few months ago.
The Maldivian President's visit to India comes at a time when his country is grappling with a financial crisis, which is further aggravated by the country's dwindling foreign currency reserves.
Mohamed Muizzu met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar after landing in India on Sunday.
The Maldives President was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Maldivian President and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed.
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