The PM reiterated India’s deep commitment, in keeping with its “Neighbourhood First” policy, to work closely with the Maldives in further deepening our partnership and assist the archipelago as per its requirement in its socio-economic development, an External Affairs Ministry release said.
In this file photo taken on February 1, 2019, Maldives' former president Mohamed Nasheed (3L), with current President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (4R), takes part in an election rally after securing his party's ticket from the Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) to stand in upcoming parliamentary polls in Male. The Maldives on April 6, 2019 held its first parliamentary election since former strongman leader Abdulla Yameen was forced to stand down, with his arch-rival expected to make a big comeback in the vote. (Ahmed SHURAU / AFP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday telephones Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and complimented him on the victory of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in the recent Parliamentary elections in the island.
Modi noted that this significant victory of MDP signified a resounding endorsement of the policies and efforts of its leaders, who have worked with a deep commitment for the people of Maldives. He welcomed the successful completion of the elections, which marked the consolidation of democracy and strengthening of democratic institutions in the Maldives.
The PM reiterated India’s deep commitment, in keeping with its “Neighbourhood First” policy, to work closely with the Maldives in further deepening our partnership and assist the archipelago as per its requirement in its socio-economic development, an External Affairs Ministry release said.
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He also spoke to former President Mohamed Nasheed and congratulated him on the momentous electoral victory. He lauded the participation of all democracy-loving forces in deepening the roots of democracy in the Maldives and offered India’s continued assistance for this objective.
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