Key Takeaways
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu released commemorative stamps to mark the 60th anniversary of India-Maldives diplomatic ties.
- The commemorative stamps depict the Indian boat Uru and the traditional Maldivian fishing boat – Vadhu Dhoni, symbolizing the close bond between island life and the ocean.
- India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Maldives following its independence in 1965.
Male/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu today released commemorative stamps on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of India-Maldives diplomatic relations.
Reflecting the age-old bilateral ties between the two countries, the commemorative stamps depict the Indian boat Uru, a large wooden dhow handcrafted in the historic boatyards of Beypore, Kerala, and the traditional Maldivian fishing boat – Vadhu Dhoni.
These boats have been part of the Indian Ocean trade for centuries. The traditional Maldivian fishing boat – Vadhu Dhoni – is used for reef and coastal fishing. It depicts Maldives’s rich maritime heritage and the close bond between island life and the ocean, a statement said.
India was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Maldives in 1965. India and Maldives share a long history of friendship, as symbolized by the commemorative stamps release.
PM Modi is on a two-day state visit to Maldives. He will be the Chief Guest at the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldives’ independence day tomorrow.
