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.

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.

How did India- Maldives ties deteriorate? His pro- China stance was cemented by his pre-poll promise to replace Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives, initially deployed for humanitarian support.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s invitation to travel to Male on a state visit next year, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Monday. The Foreign Secretary said that the dates for PM Modi’s visit will be worked out through diplomatic channels.

Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership with the Maldives, highlighting India’s role as a first responder and its longstanding friendship with the island nation.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu was given a red carpet welcome on his first state visit to India Monday, a trip Prime Minister Narenda Modi said marked a "new chapter" to reset troubled ties.

India and Maldives issued a joint statement in New Delhi. Maldives President invited Prime Minster Narendra Modi to Maldives next year during the joint statement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced collaboration projects with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu following their bilateral meeting.