Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thoothukudi on Saturday following a successful diplomatic visit to the Maldives. During his visit to the southern port city in Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister is scheduled to lay the foundation stone, inaugurate, and dedicate several key development projects valued at over ₹4,900 crore.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Tamil Nadu to kick off a significant development agenda in the southern state.
#WATCH | Malé: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, after concluding his visit to the Maldives. At around 8 PM today, PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various Development Projects worth over Rs… pic.twitter.com/MWI5rKm7ub
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PM Modi’s trip to the Maldives was marked by high-level engagements and a show of regional solidarity. During his visit, he joined Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed at the Republic Square in Malé to witness a grand parade and procession by the Maldives National Defence Force, a centrepiece of the island nation’s Independence Day festivities.
In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the Maldivian leadership and people, stating, “As I conclude this productive visit to the Maldives, I extend my heartfelt thanks to President Muizzu, the Government and people of the Maldives for their warmth. I am deeply honoured to have witnessed the 60th Independence Day celebrations. The productive talks with President Muizzu will add significant energy to our bilateral relations.”
As I conclude this productive visit to the Maldives, I extend my heartfelt thanks to President Muizzu, the Government and people of the Maldives for their warmth. I am deeply honoured to have witnessed the 60th Independence Day celebrations. The productive talks with President… pic.twitter.com/IZrDv4cF6f
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2025
The visit also included interactions with beneficiaries of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, underlining India’s commitment to capacity building and regional cooperation.
Soon after wrapping up his Maldives trip, the Prime Minister departed for Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, where he is scheduled to inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stone for a host of infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹4,800 crore at a public event slated for 8 PM IST. The initiatives are expected to boost the region’s economic and industrial landscape, signaling the Centre’s continued focus on regional development.
PM Modi’s back-to-back diplomatic and domestic engagements underscore his government’s emphasis on strengthening foreign ties while simultaneously driving development across Indian states.
