Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Maldives on his first state visit on June 8, 2019, addressed the Maldivian parliament late Saturday. The prime minister, who visited Maldives on the invitation of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, touched upon several topics during his special address, including India's continued assistance towards Maldives, India's Neighbourhood First policy, and the importance of India-Maldives relations in establishing regional security and combating terrorism.
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs the guest book after he arrives to address the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Speaker Mohamed Nasheed chairs the sitting as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Lawmakers at the sitting in which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Lawmakers at the sitting as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gifted a copy of the first Constitution of the Maldives by Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed after the former's address the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Speaker Mohamed Nasheed at the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed as he arrives to address the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed as he arrives to address the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
June 8, 2019, People's Majilis, Male' City: Prominent lawmakers including Qasim Ibrahim (L), Ahmed Siyam (L-2) and Adam Shareef (R) after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Maldivian parliament. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU
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