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Modi 3.0: The appearance of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu alongside Narendra Modi signals the warming of the relationship between the island nation and regional power India.

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Modi 3.0 | Narendra Modi with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. There is a sense of renewed engagement between the two new governments. | Photo courtesy: The President's Office of the Republic of Maldives

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Modi 3.0 and India-Maldives Ties

The appearance of Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu alongside Narendra Modi signals the warming of the relationship between the island nation and regional power India.

The scene at Narendra Modi's inauguration dinner hosted by India's President Droupadi Murmu was one of triumph and relief for the re-elected Indian Prime Minister.

Following the fraught 2024 election, Modi was able to form government for a third consecutive term. Only this time, Modi 3.0 would require a coalition between his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and parties of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)—as opposed to the previous majority government.

It meant that there were lots of people for Modi to thank. However, flanking him during the Presidential banquet were not his new coalition partners but Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.

Seen as being in the midst of a diplomatic row, India and Maldives had seen relations somewhat sour over the expulsion of Indian troops stationed at the idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago last year.

Now, Muizzu's presence at the inauguration dinner demonstrates a renewed trend of engagement between the two new governments.

What does Modi 3.0 mean for Maldives?

A re-elected Modi government is likely to see Maldives reassured of India's neighbourhood policy and commitment as a regional net security provider.

Internationally, Modi 3.0 can show stability and confidence in India's gover

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