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"His dynamic leadership of the 76th UNGA and his Presidency priorities, in particular on revitalizing the UN, have universal appeal. We are confident that his visit would further strengthen India`s close and multi-faceted ties with the Maldives," said Dhankhar. 

India was the first country to extend support to Maldives' candidature. The announcement was first made during Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla's Maldives visit in November.

UNGA President-elect Abdulla Shahid is visiting India He said he will focus on COVID-19, revival of economy He said he will take UNSC reform forward

He was received by MEA's Joint Secretary at the Indian Ocean Region Division (JS IOR) Amit Narang. During the UNGA elections, he got a whopping 143 votes in the 193 strong body. India had strongly backed the candidature of Abdulla, with the announcement first being made during foreign secretary Harsh Shringla's Maldives visit in November.

Indian diplomat Nagaraj Naidu will be UNGA President's Chef du Cabinet This is for the first time an Indian will occupy the post His tenure will be for a period of one year

Abdulla Shahid elected as UNGA President 193-member General Assembly voted on Monday Maldives FM had appreciated India's backing in April

India has backed Maldives Foreign Minister's candidature for the President of United Nations General Assembly for 2021-22 period. Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla said, "We feel that the Maldives should play a more prominent role in the UN.

He said, "I thank all our partners who have generously extended financial, material and technical support during this crisis, even when they themselves are going through challenging times." Adding, "One such example is India. The recent budget support of 250 million US dollars, was the single largest financial assistance from a donor during this pandemic." Earlier this month, India had formally extended the $250 budgetary support or loan at a ceremony in Maldivian capital Malé in the presence of Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer, Indian High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir and CEO of SBI in Male, Bharat Mishra.

During the meeting Pompeo hailed the signing of a memorandum of understanding to enhance aviation security and an intent by USAID to facilitate sustained collaboration with the Maldives.

Maldivian Member of Parliament (MP) Abdulla Shahid on Thursday alleged President Abdulla Yameen of inciting violence.Shahid on Twitter said, "President Yameen speaking to his supporters last night incited them to violence by telling them that he believed they would have killed & slaughtered the opposition if he had obeyed the SC Ruling of 1st Feb.