Former Maldivian president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday criticised the ruling administration and President Mohammad Muizzu on his decision to proceed with the same agreements that his party PNC described as a national security threat during the 2023 presidential campaig.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to talk Monday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as he aims to repair ties between the countries that have been strained since he came to power last year.

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu with First Lady of Maldives Sajidha Mohamed, his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stands for a picture after his ceremonial reception at the forecourt of India's Presidential Palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi,

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Monday, with New Delhi promising to strengthen strategic cooperation as the island nation recovers from an economic crisis.

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met Indian leader Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday in an effort to deepen ties after months of strained relations over the island nation's growing links with China.