PM Modi Maldives visit signs MoUs receives 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' addresses People's Majlis Parliament

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Saturday on his first foreign visit after re-election in Lok Sabha polls 2019 in a bid strengthen the bilateral ties, reflecting the importance India attaches to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. Modi was received at Male airport by Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid. From a warm discussion with Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to being conferred with the Maldives' highest honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen" - let's have a quick look at PM Modi's first bilateral visit post General Elections 2019.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Male Airport in Maldives on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

PM Modi being received with a bouquet of flowers by a little lass on his arrival at Male Airport in Maldives.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Prime Minister Modi shakes hand with Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid at Velana International Airport on his first State Visit overseas after taking oath for a second term.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Narendra Modi hugs President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on his arrival at Male in Maldives on Saturday.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Modi receives welcome from the Indian community on his arrival at Male in Maldives. The prime minister was greeted with a bunch of colourful posters, bouquets of flowers and the Indian tricolour.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Modi receives a ceremonial welcome and the guard of honour on his arrival in Maldives on Saturday.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

The prime minister being welcomed by President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on his arrival at Male.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Modi holds warm discussion with President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at Male.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Promising to help promote cricket in Maldives, Modi gifted Solih a cricket bat signed by the Indian cricket team playing ICC World Cup 2019.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Maldives President Ibrahim Solih holds delegation level talks in Male.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

President Solih conferred Prime Minister Modi with the Maldives' highest honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen" on Saturday during his two-day state visit to the country.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

After being conferred with the country's highest honour, PM Modi delivers a joint press statement at Male in Maldives.

From signing MoUs to receiving 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' - PM Modi's Maldives visit at a glance

Addressing the Majlis, the Parliament of Maldives at Male, PM Modi vowed to contribute to the conservation of one of the Maldives' oldest and iconic Friday Mosque, a historic landmark made up of coral stones.