At stake is the diplomatic and political relationship between the two countries, painstakingly built over the last about six decades. Maldives is one of the key elements in India’s maritime security calculus. The security scenario in India’s periphery in the Indian Ocean is very much linked to the maritime strength of Maldives. AdvertisementDefence: This is the reason why India invests on Maldives’ security by training its defence forces. Of the Rs 50 crore total trade between India and Maldives in 2022, Rs 49 crore was India’s exports to Maldives.

Source: Indian Express January 11, 2024 03:36 UTC