Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Monday, with New Delhi promising to strengthen strategic cooperation as the island nation recovers from an economic crisis.

How did India- Maldives ties deteriorate? His pro- China stance was cemented by his pre-poll promise to replace Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives, initially deployed for humanitarian support.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a five-day state visit, hoping for New Delhi's continuing support as his Indian Ocean nation recovers from an economic crisis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu invitation to travel to Male on a state visit next year Foreign Secretary Vikram

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu was given a red carpet welcome on his first state visit to India Monday, a trip Prime Minister Narenda Modi said marked a "new chapter" to reset troubled ties.

India and Maldives issued a joint statement in New Delhi. Maldives President invited Prime Minster Narendra Modi to Maldives next year during the joint statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced collaboration projects with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu following their bilateral meeting.