The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Moosa Zameer will undertake an official visit to India from 8 to 10 May 2024.

The Ministry noted that during the visit, Minister Zameer will meet with India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr S. Jaishankar and hold discussions in deepening and expanding the longstanding partnership between the Maldives and India.

The Foreign Ministry told One Online today that Minister Zameer will leave for India early this afternoon.

This is Foreign Minister Zameer's first official visit to India since assuming office.

Maldives-India relations have deteriorated since the new government assumed office. Three deputy ministers of the Maldives used abusive language against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid strained relations between the two countries.