The Maldivian president, on a four-day visit to India, met with senior officials and visited the Taj Mahal. Leaders discussed collaboration on a commercial port and enhancing airport facilities. Muizzu expressed gratitude for India’s financial assistance during his visit.

He agreed to open an Indian consulate and endorsed an India-funded military harbor — projects he previously opposed as they allegedly threatened Maldivian sovereignty.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Monday, with New Delhi promising to strengthen strategic cooperation as the island nation recovers from an economic crisis.