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Maldives’ geographical positioning near crucial sea lanes is important for China's energy supplies. China has been leveraging its economic muscle to court successive Maldivian administrations to consolidate its influence over the island nation
The victory could be worrying for New Delhi, given Muizzu’s pro-China stance and his suspicion of India s economic and political influence over the Maldives. However, there have also been signs of an improvement in bilateral relations of late.
The parliamentary elections were seen as the first litmus test for Muizzu, under whom the Maldives has witnessed a major strategic shift in its foreign relations.