Tensions between India and the Maldives escalated as President Muizzu s administration proposed his visit to New Delhi while simultaneously advocating for the withdrawal of Indian troops. Despite this proposal, no progress was made, highlighting strained relations. Muizzu, perceived as pro-China, pledged to remove Indian military personnel from the Maldives, leading to a dispute following derogatory social media remarks about Indian Prime Minister Modi by three deputy ministers. India reacted strongly, resulting in the suspension of these officials.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday appealed to China to "intensify" efforts to send more tourists to the island nation. The development came at a time when there is a spate of cancellations of reservations by Indian tourists., World News, Times Now
Before COVID, China held the top spot with over 2.80 lakh tourists but is currently struggling to revive its domestic and foreign tourism due to a nearly four-year lockdown policy and the continued slowdown of its economy.
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