Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
"On the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to His Excellency President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the Government & the people of the Republic of Maldives," a press release issued by the Indian high commission in Maldives stated.
In his message, the Prime Minister "emphasised the values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, embodied by this festival, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world," the press release noted.
"Prime Minister also highlighted the celebration of the festival, as part of India's multi-cultural heritage, across the length and breadth of India with fervour and gaiety," the press release by India in Maldives further added.
Along with the greetings, the high commission also shared the picture of both the leaders speaking with each other during Muizzu's recent visit to New Delhi.
On June 9, the Maldives President visited India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took oath as the PM of India for the third consecutive term.
Muizzu's visit to India came as the ties between India and Maldives strained after the Maldives President demanded withdrawal of all Indian military personnel after winning the parliamentary elections in April.
Maldives President insisted that the Indian military personnel operating three military platforms to withdraw from the island nation, setting May 10 as the deadline for the Malé-based Indian military contingent to leave the country.