President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and India's Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subramanyam Jaishankar have held discussions in a meeting held in New Delhi. The meeting took place just hours after Dr. Jaishankar took his oath as part of the newly formed Narendra Modi-led government.
On social media following the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar shared that he is delighted to call on President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and expressed hope to work together closely. The meeting between Dr. Jaishankar and President Muizzu is seen as a pivotal step towards exploring avenues for renewed cooperation and mutual benefit.
President Muizzu is in New Delhi, India, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers of the Government of India. The President attended the ceremony at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first three-term Prime Minister to be sworn in since former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Indian President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Prime Minister Modi during the ceremony, which was attended by thousands of dignitaries, including leaders from neighboring countries.