Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the President elect of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and congratulated him on his victory in the elections held on Sunday.
Mr Modi 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.
An MEA statement said in New Delhi on Monday day that the two leaders agreed to work closely together to further strengthen the close, friendly and good neighbourly relations between the two countries.