India has shown readiness to consider a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Maldives if the island nation expresses interest. This follows comments from Maldivian officials indicating India's willingness for such an agreement. Ties between the two nations have faced challenges since the election of the pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

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