Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom and his wife Fathimath Ibrahim arrived here on Wednesday on a four day visit.
Gayoom, who is accompanied by a high level delegation, will discuss key bilateral and regional issues with the Indian leadership.
Gayoom and his wife were received at the airport by Indian delegates and Minister of State E. Ahamed
New Delhi has already asserted that Gayoom's visit will enhance ties.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said the visit would provide an opportunity to further enhance the close and multifaceted relations between India and the Maldives.
Gayoom would meet President Pranab Mukherjee and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tomorrow.
