Male, July 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held a meeting in Male.

The meeting was held after PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square.

PM Modi is visiting Maldives at the invitation of President Muizzu and will attend the country's 60th Independence Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour.

The two leaders met at Republic Square following the ceremonial welcome, which included a 21-gun salute, Guard of Honour by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and a cultural dance performance by children. The national anthems of both countries were also played during the reception.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that said the visit marks 60 years ...