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Indian Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar to visit Addu on Maldives trip

India's Minister of External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is expected to arrive in Maldives tomorrow on an official visit.

Mariyath Mohamed
08 August 2024, MVT 15:03
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu meets with India's External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today.
Mariyath Mohamed
08 August 2024, MVT 15:03

India's Minister of External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is expected to arrive in Maldives tomorrow on an official visit.

During this trip, his fourth to the Maldives, the Minister will be visiting Addu City as well, where several projects are being undertaken through Indian assistance.

Jaishankar will also make a site visit to observe the progress of the ThilaMale' Bridge, which is being built through loans and aid from India.

The Minister will conclude his visit and fly back to India from the Gan International Airport in Addu.

The ongoing road development project in Addu is also being conducted by Indian companies. The Police College, also located in Addu City, was built through Indian aid as well.

The Minister is also expected to hold meetings with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer during this trip.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer also recently visited India, where he, too, met with Jaishankar.

Jaishankar's visit will become the first official trip from a senior State Official of India to Maldives after President Muizzu assumed office.

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