PM Modi visits Maldives to strengthen ties and development partnership, signaling a diplomatic reset after earlier tensions.

• Modi is the first foreign leader to visit Muizzu, who earlier distanced himself from India and deepened China ties.
• India is likely to offer $565 million credit line; FTA and investment treaty talks set to begin.
• Modi to inaugurate India-backed airport project, attend Maldives’ 60th independence anniversary celebrations.