As part of the ongoing state visit to the Maldives by His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, a symbolic tree planting ceremony was held at Sultan Park in Male' on 25 July 2025. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, where the President planted a sea putat tree (Kim’bi) under India’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, while Prime Minister Modi planted a mango tree (An’bu) under the Maldives’ ‘Five Million Trees Planting Programme.’ The gesture symbolised friendship and highlighted shared environmental responsibility.
In addition to this, a formal handover ceremony for two Aargya Maitri Health Cubes from the Government of India was also hosted at Sultan Park. The health cubes were accepted by President Dr Muizzu
Gifted by Prime Minister Modi on behalf of the government of India, the donation demonstrates India’s ongoing support for the development of the Maldives’ health sector.
According to the President's Office, the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is the world’s first cube-based portable hospital system, equipped with an ICU, operating theatre, laboratory testing equipment, X-ray machine, power generator, and other essential emergency medical facilities. Each unit can function independently for up to 72 hours and treat up to 200 individuals in disaster or crisis situations.
The two units will be operated by the Maldives Emergency Medical Service under the Ministry of Health, significantly strengthening the country’s capacity to respond effectively to major incidents and emergencies.
Following the handover, President Dr Muizzu and Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated Dhoshimeyna Building, the new office premises of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).
President Dr Muizzu welcomed Prime Minister Modi upon his arrival at the site. Prior to the inauguration, a video presentation showcasing the new premises was displayed.
The two leaders then jointly inaugurated the building and proceeded on a brief tour of the facility.
Located on Boduthakurufaanu Magu, the newly inaugurated premises form part of the Administration’s broader efforts to expand and modernise the capacity of the nation’s armed forces.
