PM Modi, President Muizzu inaugurate Maldives Defence Ministry building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu jointly inaugurated the Maldives Ministry of Defence (MoD) building in Male.
Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the eleven-storey building is a symbol of the strong and long-standing defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
President Muizzu and I inaugurated a new building of the Ministry of Defence in Malé. This is yet another instance of strong India-Maldives cooperation.@MMuizzu pic.twitter.com/k540iszTyM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2025
The MoD building has been constructed with India's financial assistance and will contribute towards enhancing the capabilities of the defence and law enforcement authorities of the Maldives.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi was received by President Muizzu and accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square.
Glimpses from the ceremonial welcome at Republic Square in Malé…@MMuizzu pic.twitter.com/2MAaT1PXxB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2025
In keeping with their deep commitment to conserving nature, the two leaders planted mango saplings as part of India’s "Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam” [Plant for Mother] and Maldives’s "Pledge of 5 million Tree Plantation” campaigns.
India and the Maldives fully understand the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. And, we are committed to doing everything possible to boost sustainability.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2025
This evening in Malé, President Muizzu and I planted saplings, strengthening ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’… pic.twitter.com/1mQKMOIIbd
