An Ally in Need: How India has always been the 'first responder' to Maldives firstpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from firstpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Developmental relations have been built for a long time; Indias prompt assistance during the 1988 coup attempt, led to development of trust and long-term friendly bilateral relations. India was the first to assist Maldives during the 2004 Tsunami as well as the water crisis in Malé in December 2014. These three incidents (in 1988, 2004 and 2014) have established the advantages of Indias proximity and capacity to come to Maldives rescue in distress.
Maldives' new pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu, who was sworn in just a few days ago, has already started making bold decisions, fanning speculations and questions in New Delhi. Read on for a clear picture of the issue.