Jaishankar's Strategic Visit to the Maldives

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will visit the Maldives from Friday to Sunday. This visit aims to address diplomatic strains that arose after Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu, elected last year, committed to ending the 'India First' policy.

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is set to visit the Maldives this weekend, according to an official statement from New Delhi issued on Thursday.

The visit will span from Friday to Sunday and is seen as a critical move to mend diplomatic ties that were strained following the election of Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu last year. President Muizzu had pledged to end the nation's 'India First' policy, causing tension between the two countries.

The upcoming discussions between Jaishankar and Maldivian officials are expected to focus on re-establishing mutual understanding and cooperation between the neighboring nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)