Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began high-level talks with visiting Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the national capital on Tuesday.
"Talks are currently underway between the two top leaders. On the agenda are various issues, including maritime ties, and both India and the Maldives are expected to sign a number of pacts, post-talks," sources said.
President Solih arrived in Delhi on Monday on a four-day visit to India. A high-level business delegation is accompanying him.
"A warm welcome to a close friend and maritime neighbour! President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of Maldives arrives in New Delhi for an official visit," Indian External Affairs Ministry tweeted after his arrival.
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"An opportunity to nurture the unwavering friendship between our two countries and lend further momentum to the multifaceted partnership,” the Ministry wrote.
On Monday itself, President Solih held a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who later said that "India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the Maldives' 'India First' policy are complementary".
President Solih's visit comes barely a week after India gave its nod to a pact for judicial cooperation between the two countries. The Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours.