Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has stated that the visit by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will further enhance relations between the two countries.

The President left for India early last night to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony. This is President Muizzu's first visit to India since he was sworn in on November 17 last year.

In a post on X tonight, Minister Zameer said he would accompany the President on his visit to India, adding that he was confident that the visit would further enhance relations between the two countries.

The President is being accompanied by a high-level delegation from the Maldivian Government on his trip to India.

In addition to President Dr Muizzu, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Seychelles Vice President Ahmed Afeef, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jagunot, Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dalal and Bhutanese Prime Minister Sherin Gee will also be attending the ceremony.