Maldives President Celebrates Strengthening Ties with India

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During Independence Day celebrations, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu highlighted the enduring partnership between his country and India. Speaking at an event on the sidelines of the festivities, he expressed enthusiasm about implementing recently agreed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), particularly focusing on the integration of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Muizzu underscored the significance of other agreements that include a Line of Credit, debt repayment, and free trade provisions. He emphasized that these measures would benefit both locals and tourists, fortifying the longstanding ties between the two nations. “We are very hopeful that these agreements will bring mutual benefits,” Muizzu stated, expressing optimism for future bilateral engagements.

The president also thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accepting his invitation to the national celebration, seeing it as a sign of increased tourism from India. Highlighting PM Modi’s efforts to nurture regional relationships, Muizzu noted the shared history and anticipated ongoing prosperity under Modi’s leadership.

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During Independence Day celebrations in Maldives, what did President Mohamed Muizzu highlight about his country's partnership with India?

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A. The recent disagreements over trade tariffs B. The implementation of recently agreed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) particularly focusing on the integration of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) C. The cancellation of all previous agreements D. The reduction in tourism from India

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