Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wrapped a two -day visit to Maldives, during which he strengthened diplomatic and economic relations with the Indian Ocean Island nation, which was growing rapidly in China’s orbit.
In 2023, after being elected to the office of anti-India, Chakbabe-supporter, Maldives President Mohammad Muizu insisted, and the return of Indian military personnel, who operated the search-and rescue aircraft in the archipelago.
Last year, Vezu visited India before India, widely interpreted as a diplomatic snub in New Delhi. In response, Indian tricks were seen by the Maldivis as an attempt to woo Indian tourists away from their country to promote tourism from their own south coast.
Muizu has tonged Sion for his anti-India rhetoric, and said in a banquet speech with Modi on Friday: “India stands as the closest and most trusted partner of Maldives for a long time.”
Modi’s visit took place in 1965 with ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of freedom of Maldives from British rule, but amidst increasing concern about Maldives’ struggling economy and lack of foreign currency.
What has India offered Maldives?
Shortly after his arrival on Friday, Modi unveiled a $ 565 million credit line and announced a decrease in repayment of credit line before $ 51 million to $ 51 million per annum. The two countries discussed a possible free trade agreement.
“We give deep importance to India’s friendship and are grateful for timely assistance that your country has expanded us in moments of need,” Muizu later said on social media that Modi’s visit had set a clear way “a clear way for the future of the Maldives-India relationship”. ,
During its visit, Mods inaugurated several India-funded infrastructure projects, including a new Defense Ministry headquarters, new roads and 4.000-unit housing scheme.
Modi wrote on social media, “India is committed to supporting the aspirations of the Maldivian people.” “Our relationship continues to grow, people with people in relationships and cooperation in various fields.”
The areas in those areas have key leading Indian Ocean shipping lanes, many of which undergo 1,192 islands that form the Maldives, which are spread over 800 kilometers (500 mi) of the equator.
Ancient beaches may have helped Maldives establish a reputation for luxury tourism, but this area is a geopolitical hotspot.
Edited by: Jennifer Camino Gonzalez
