Maldives' new high commissioner to India Ibrahim Shaheeb has pitched for stronger connectivity between the two countries and more tourists from India in his first interview since presenting credentials in November of this year. Speaking to WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, High commissioner Shaheeb said, "Connectivity has always been a priority, and the relationship has continued because of connectivity".
Several direct flights link Indian cities to the national capital of Maldives Malé and focus is to connect southern India to the country with ferries.