India extended a Rs 4,850-crore line of credit and initiated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with Maldives, signaling renewed cooperation. Speaking in Male, PM Modi affirmed, "Our friendship will always remain bright and clear. India will continue to support the development of Maldives’ defence capabilities".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a $565-million line of credit to the Maldives during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.

From "India Out" in the Maldives in 2023 to President Muizzu breaking protocol to receive PM Modi, the turnaround in Delhi-Male ties might seem surprising. India kept aiding the Maldives despite Muizzu's seemingly hostile attitude towards India.

On PM Modi's visit, Maldives President Muizzu said, "He is a wonderful person who is very fond of building relationships with India's neighbours."

Maldivian President Muizzu, despite earlier tensions and pro-China leanings, now praises PM Modi, acknowledging India as a key partner. India provided $565 million in aid, aiming to stabilize the Maldives' economy,

Prime Minister Modi sought to drive home the message of unity and friendship as he met with political leaders from different parties in the Maldives. The PM who is on a two-day state visit to the island nation,

Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi visited the island nation this weekend to boost political and economic ties. Modi said his country was committed to 'supporting the aspirations of the Maldivian people.

Maldives, which has had a pro-China tilt in the past, seems to be warming up to India with President Mohamed Muizzu praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "wonderful person". Coming from someone who rose to power on an "India Out" campaign,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday.

Relations started to improve after Mr Muizzu attended Mr Modi’s swearing-in ceremony for a third five-year term. The Maldives’ president has toned down his anti-Indian rhetoric, and official contacts with New Delhi have intensified as concerns grew about the archipelago nation’s economy.