Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during a five-day state visit, hoping for New Delhi's continuing support as his Indian Ocean nation recovers from an economic crisis.

President Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed were received by PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu at Hyderabad House as India and Maldives work towards resetting their relations after a series of diplomatic ups and downs.

A thaw ensued after Muizzu attended Modi’s June swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi for a third five-year term. Since then, Muizzu has toned down his anti-Indian rhetoric, and official-level contacts have intensified with New Delhi.