This will be the first visit by Modi to the Indian Ocean archipelago where China is gradually increasing its footprints, posing a challenge to India’s economic and strategic interests.
Results released by the Elections Commission in Maldives early Monday morning showed Solih had secured 58.3 per cent of the popular vote.
Preliminary results were expected to come out by early Monday and final results are expected to be announced on September 30.
Filing of nominations will open from July 15 to July 27 while listing the final candidates will be held on August 9.
