India, July 25 -- Following a successful diplomatic visit to the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the Maldives on Thursday, kicking off the second leg of his two-nation tour. Modi's visit signals a major diplomatic reset between India and the island.

Modi is visiting the Maldives at President Mohamed Muizzu's invitation from July 25 to 26. He will also be the chief guest at the Maldives's 60th Independence Day celebrations in the capital, Male, on Friday.

The visit can be termed as significant as it marks the first high-level exchange between the two countries since Muizzu's election in 2023, which saw a visible shift in Male's foreign policy orientation.

The two leaders are also expected to hold bilateral talk...