President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that his government's aim is to bring development through a just and inclusive government.

During the joint press meet following official talks with India, the President said that since the inception of his government, they have worked to restore and further strengthen the ties with India and other countries in the region.

As such, he noted that the Maldives will always give priority to maintaining the peace and security of the Indian Ocean region.

President Solih further added that the government will always appreciate the assistance of India in making the visions of the country a reality, and thanked the Indian PM, Narendra Modi for the generous assistance he has provided the country time and again.