Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and congratulated him on his victory in the Presidential elections held in Maldives yesterday.The Prime Minister also conveyed his good wishes for the strengthening of democracy, peace and prosperity in Maldives under the leadership of Mr Solih. Mr Solih thanked the Prime Minister for his greetings and good wishes.

The two leaders agreed to work closely together to further strengthen the close, friendly and good neighbourly relations between the two countries.