President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with Dr. M.C. Sudhakar, India's Minister of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, at the airport. This meeting took place as President Dr Muizzu was concluding his state visit to India.

President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed returned to the Maldives this afternoon, marking the end of their five-day state visit to India from 6 to 10 October 2024. This landmark visit was President Dr Muizzu's first state visit since taking office in November 2023, at the invitation of Indian President Her Excellency Droupadi Murmu.

First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed visited St. Joseph’s University Bengaluru, where she completed her bachelor’s degree.

Madam Sajidha was received by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of St. Joseph’s University Rev Dr Victor Lobo and Registrar Professor Dr Melwin Colaco.

President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed met with Maldivians living in Bangalore, India, this evening.

During this meeting, the President and First Lady interacted with the community to hear their concerns and challenges, promising to help resolve these.

President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu emphasised the importance of India-Maldives collaboration in achieving a digital and sustainable future for the Maldives, at the India-Maldives Business Forum in Bangalore, on Wednesday. The forum was held on the sidelines of the ongoing state visit to India being undertaken by the President.

President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday met with the Governor of Karnataka, His Excellency Thawar Chand Gehlot. The President was accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation from the Maldivian government.

During the meeting, the Governor emphasised the significance of President Dr Muizzu’s state visit to India, and the enduring close relations between the two neighbouring countries.