Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has said that the former Maldivian President, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is an extraordinary politician.

Taking to Twitter after his meeting with the former Maldivian President at the President’s Office last night, Modi said that President Maumoon has served the Maldives with great diligence.

The Indian Prime Minister also said that the two had fruitful discussions strengthen the friendship between the two countries.

As part of his ongoing official visit to the Maldives, yesterday, Prime Minister Modi met with the Jumhoory Party Leader, Qasim Ibrahim and the President of the Adhaalath Party, Home Minister, Sheikh Imran Abdulla.