India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will visit the Maldives on an official visit, Foreign Ministry has said.

The Ministry said Jaishankar was arriving here at the invitation of Minister Moosa Zameer. During the visit, Jaishankar is scheduled to call on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu as well.

The Government of India has also confirmed that Jaishankar will visit the Maldives on Friday. Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the purpose of the visit was to identify and discuss areas of cooperation between the two countries.

During the visit, Jaishankar will inspect the construction of the Thilamale' Bridge, which is being funded by an Indian loan. He will also visit Addu City to review the progress of various projects being undertaken in Addu city with Indian assistance.

After concluding his official visit to the Maldives, Jaishankar will leave for India from Gan International Airport in Addu City.

This will be Jaishankar's fourth visit to the Maldives. He has visited the Maldives three times during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's administration.

This visit will mark the first visit by a senior official of the Indian government to Maldives since President Dr. Muizzu assumed office.