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New Delhi, 07 October (Hindustan Reporter). President Draupadi Murmu welcomed the President of Maldives Dr Mohammed Muizzu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. President Murmu also hosted a banquet in honor of President Muizzu and First Lady Sajida Mohammed.
Welcoming Dr. Muizzu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu said that Maldives is a close friend of India and a key partner in the Indian Ocean region and it has a special place in India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Sagar Vision.
The President said that the vision document adopted during this visit will elevate the standards of our relations and provide a clear roadmap to achieve a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership.
The President was happy to note that India is one of the top trading partners of Maldives. He said there is also good scope for further cooperation in the field of digital payments and other new technologies.
The two leaders agreed that progress in the bilateral partnership would benefit the people of both countries.