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India and the Maldives share long-standing diplomatic relations. New Delhi has consistently offered support to Male whenever the archipelago nation is hit with any crisis, be it humanitarian or security-related. The most recent example of assistance was witnessed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where India provided valuable aid to Maldives in the form of vaccines.
India has always stood by Maldives in its good and bad times. New Delhi was among the first to recognise the island nation after its independence in 1965. | Latest News India